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Chapter 249:
Katrina scoffed lightly.
“Silly girl, what does a last nreally mean? If changing it can guarantee a life of wealth and privilege for both
you and your child, does the nreally matter?”
She let out a cold laugh.
“Caiden is selfish and manipulative. If we don’t play our cards carefully, do you think he'll willingly hand over the
family fortune to you and the baby? Now that you've agreed to let the child take the Harper name, he’s thrilled.
Daniela won't even cross his mind anymore. People like Caiden only care about securing their future, not the
welfare of others.”
As Katrina spoke, a gleam of malice flashed in her eyes.
“Joyce, no matter what last nthe child carries, they'll always be yours. Blood ties can never be broken, and
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtyou must hold on to that truth for the rest of your life. Caiden doesn’t grasp this, which is why he turned his back
on Daniela. Listen—whether the child is a boy or a girl, the most important thing is that they respect and follow
your lead. Names, loyalty, and affection from others are mere distractions. When you grow old, do you think your
child will reject you because of a last name? A wealthy child ensures a secure future for you. Look at my mother.
She's reaping the benefits of having a daughter like me. Who wouldn't envy her?”
Joyce nodded, only partly grasping the full weight of the words.
She had to make sure the baby lived a life of wealth and privilege. She would go to any lengths necessary to
ensure their future was secure.
Later that day, Caiden strode into the hospital with a lunchbox and a hefty book of baby names. He declared his
mission to pick the perfect nfor the newest addition to the Harper family.
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Seated next to him, Katrina offered a warm smile as she playfully fed him slices of orange.
“Joyce is truly selfless, isn’t she? To forgo her right to pass on her own family nand instead let the baby have
yours? Honey, should her in-laws ever treat her unjustly over this decision, you mustn't overlook it.”
Behind his reading glasses, Caiden thumbed through the book, shaking his head firmly.
“That's not going to happen. Joyce is doing so much for this family. If anyone even thinks of mistreating her, I'll
be the first to defend her.”
Katrina exchanged a sly glance with Joyce, her lifted eyebrows and mischievous grin hinting at quiet triumph.
“Exactly my point. It's clear you cherish Joyce above all. And think about Daniela and her accomplishments.
Would she really risk a fallout with her future in-laws just to ensure the Harper nlives on? Yet here is Joyce,
showing her loyalty to you without hesitation.”
Caiden didn’t glance away from the book, his voice cool and composed.
“Trust me, | haven't forgotten where my loyalties are.”
Reassured, Katrina rose to go to the bathroom. By the tshe returned, Caiden was already in the hallway, lost
in lively conversation with his friends over the phone. Caiden was still gripping the book tightly. His tone was
light, yet a subtle trace of pride colored his words.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“Joyce is incredibly dedicated. The baby is hers. There's no need for it to take my surname. Why not hers, right?
But you know what her response was? She toldshe felt so indebted tofor all the ways I've raised her,
more than she could ever repay. She even quipped that had she been born a boy, she might have changed her
surnto mine a long tago. Now, she insists | should be the one to pick the baby’s npersonally. I've
been poring over this book since dawn and I'm still clueless, so | had to call you. Helpfind a nthat will
bless the child with every possible good fortune!”
Caiden reached out far and wide that afternoon, connecting with nearly everyone he could. His voice resonated
down the hallway.
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