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    Peyton’s anger eased just a little.


    However, Katrina suddenly lifted her head in pure shock.


    “Caiden! What exactly do you mean by that?”


    Ronald quickly stepped in.


    “What’s he talking about? Can’t you see? Mom’s here, and in this family, her word isw. Are you really going to defy her? Or are you trying to take down the whole Harper family just to help your daughter?”


    It was a grave usation, and Katrina knew she couldn’t risk making things worse before securing the assets she needed.


    Peyton shot Katrina a smug smile before focusing back on Caiden.


    “I’m not leaving. I’ll stay here until this is sorted and Dani is back where she belongs. Only then will I go back to the countryside.”


    Wyatt and Ronald were quick to assist Peyton, eager to settle her into the guest room.


    To them, Dani’s return wasn’t just about family—it also meant that the sries they had been promised would finally be within reach again.


    All this time, Katrina had tightly held onto control, leaving them with nothing in the end.


    On that very day, Peyton, Ronald, Wyatt, and their families—at least twenty people in total—moved into the house.


    The Harper family’s children yed in the yard, their raucousughter and chatter echoing loudly, shattering the tranquility and leaving Katrina with no chance to rest.


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    Leaning against Caiden’s chest, Katrina soughtfort.


    “Honey, what did your mother mean by that? After all these years of marriage, why am I still an outsider in her eyes? Is it because I never bore you a child? I made that choice so Dani could experience a mother’s love, sacrificing my desires for hers. And now, am I to me for that?” Her voice cracked under the weight of her emotions, and her sobs painted a picture of profound despair.


    Caiden rested his arm lightly on her shoulder.


    “She’s my mother, Katrina.


    You shouldn’t take her words to heart.”


    Katrina’s scowl deepened as she crossed her arms tightly.


    “And what am I to do now? How do I even begin to exin this to Alexander and Richard? Joyce’s pregnancy will soon be visible to everyone.” She sat up abruptly, wiping away her tears.


    “Honey, let your mother think what she wants. I’ve weathered so much for your love, and I’ll bear this too. But not Joyce—she doesn’t deserve this agony. Here’s what we’ll do. Tomorrow, I’ll pick a café.


    You get thewyer there. We’ll transfer thepany shares and your personal assets into Joyce’s name. After that, I’ll meet with the Bet family and secure her engagement to Alexander. Once we’ve locked everything down, any objections your mother has won’t matter anymore. What do you think about that?”


    Katrina’s eyes shimmered with eager anticipation as she fixed her gaze on Caiden, hoping for an affirmative response.


    However, Caiden remained engrossed in his mobile game, his head bowed, seemingly oblivious to her anxiety.


    After a pause, he responded without looking up, “That won’t work out. The moment my mom finds out, she’ll lose itpletely. She can’t stand people scheming behind her back.”


    Katrina’s face fell, and her fingers curled into tight fists, betraying her frustration.


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