Rejected No More: I Am Way Out Of Your League, Darling!

Chapter 248

Chapter 248:

Katrina cast a sidelong glance at Caiden’s detached expression, her eyes drifting to his phone screen, where a photo of Daniela was prominently displayed. She stayed quiet for a moment, the faintest flicker of calculation flashing in her gaze.

Since their last heated exchange, Caiden had become a different man—aloof and disengaged, barely sparing a word for her or Joyce. Even their moments of intimacy had lost their warmth; he would pull away almost immediately. It was obvious that he had some hidden agenda.

His once palpable excitement for Joyce’s pregnancy had faded, replaced with a cold indifference. Could he be shifting his reliance to Daniela instead? That simply wouldn’t do.

Katrina had spent decades scheming for the Harper family fortune. There was no way she would let Daniela swoop in and claim the prize. She needed Caiden to view Daniela as untrustworthy and realize that she and Joyce were the ones he could truly depend on.

Katrina’s lips curved into a measured smile as she ladled soup into Joyce’s bowl and settled beside her.

given any thought to

be with me when I marry. It’s my first, and you can see how much Alexander already cares about it. He’ll adore this baby just as much.” That had been Katrina’s plan all

as the Bennett family’s influence waned, Katrina began rethinking

child should carry the Harper name instead,” she

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turned to Katrina, startled by her

as her eyes

family. But all these years, he’s done nothing but treat you with kindness. Raising a child is no small task, and

the sudden shift

his displeasure, saying our branch of the family has lost its importance. Caiden has always cared for you, Joyce. So, I propose that this child takes the Harper name. It would become a part of the Harper legacy,

speechless, her mind racing. When she glanced at Caiden, his eyes sparkled with hope and happiness.

“Alright.”

day the family had known since the

eagerly volunteered to