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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 beca 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 shidden 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
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtJoyce 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.
“Joyce, have you given any thought to the baby’s last name?”
Without missing a beat, Joyce replied, “Of course, it'll be Bennett. This child will be withwhen | 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 along. Joyce would marry into the Bennett family, taking the Harper family’s assets with
her. Over time, those assets would pass to her child.
However, as the Bennett family’s influence waned, Katrina began rethinking the inheritance and the child's role
in it.
“The child should carry the Harper ninstead,” she proposed.
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Joyce and Caiden both turned to Katrina, startled by her suggestion.
Katrina's smile softened as her eyes settled on Joyce.
“Joyce, You're not Caiden’s biological daughter. It waswho brought you into this family. But all these years,
he’s done nothing but treat you with kindness. Raising a child is no small task, and you owe him your gratitude.
Without his support, you wouldn't have the comfortable life you enjoy today. Do you see that?”
Joyce blinked, confused by the sudden shift in Katrina's tone.
“When | first joined the Harper family, | made a promise to Daniela, in front of the media, that | wouldn't have
any more children to avoid upsetting her. But over time, Caiden has regretted that decision, and Peyton has
voiced his displeasure, saying our branch of the family has lost its importance. Caiden has always cared for you,
Joyce. So, | propose that this child takes the Harper name. It would beca part of the Harper legacy,
strengthening the family, and also show gratitude to Caiden for all he’s done for you. What do you think?”
Joyce was left speechless, her mind racing. When she glanced at Caiden, his eyes sparkled with hope and
happiness. After a moment of thought, she finally nodded.
“Alright.”
It was the most peaceful day the family had known since the clash between Caiden and Katrina.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAt lunch, Caiden eagerly volunteered to go hand cook for Joyce.
Katrina stood by the hospital window, her gaze fixed on Caiden as he walked away. Only when he was out of
sight did she finally sit down, a smug smile creeping onto her face.
Joyce wasn’t completely naive—she had noticed the growing distance between herself and Caiden in recent
days.
“Mom, does the baby really need to take the Harper name?”
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