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

Chapter 1731:

Carol and the housekeeper tended the grill, soon joined by Nikolas as the preparations continued.

Daniela reclined in a patio chair, smiling contentedly as she enjoyed a skewer of grilled meat. Cedric came over and said, “There’s too much smoke here. I’ll cook you some steamed shrimp instead—you shouldn’t overdo the barbecue.” With that, he turned and headed indoors to prepare the shrimp.

Sensing a chance, Josh dragged his chair beside Daniela’s.

Jules settled on her other side without a word.

Both of them smirked, pleased with how they’d flanked Daniela like a trap she couldn’t escape from.

in turn, slipped a hand into his pocket and brushed his fingers

the air. He hesitated, thinking surely even the most oblivious person would catch

Josh breathed out, tension

us. We never intended to

if I told you that you were bothering

cut

his mouth but fumbled for a

in the past, I hope you’ll be generous enough to let them go. Now that you’re expecting, stress isn’t good for you. We’re hoping to move forward on better terms, which is why we came to clear the air. After all, we’re family—no need to

this chatty, but today he couldn’t stop—driven by a desperate urge to

awaits at

he stepped forward and took the skewer from Jules. “She’s pregnant—the barbecue’s off-limits. I’ll have this