The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Chapter 1223

“Alright, it’s decided then. Rest up at home.” Elizabeth didn’t want to prolong the conversation and made a conclusion.

Wendy looked helplessly at Presley, who was sitting at the head of the table. “Grandpa Presley…”

But before Presley could say anything, Elizabeth jumped in. “You should go pay respects to our ancestors at the cemetery with Damon and Chloe.”

These words effectively shut Presley up. Assuming he wanted to argue for Wendy, that would mean he didn’t care about this. But if he didn’t care about it, how would he explain to their ancestors if anything unexpected happened at the engagement ceremony?

Presley closed his mouth tightly and gave a deep nod of agreement. The hope on Wendy’s face was completely shattered. Under the table, Grace discreetly kicked her. When Wendy glanced at her, Grace signaled her to keep eating. After a moment of hesitation, she picked up her fork and knife again.

The next day.

Elizabeth took Rose and the others to the hospital for a prenatal checkup.

Since she had made

appointment in advance, they were able to start the checkup immediately upon arrival. The baby was healthy, as was Rose.

Rose was in high spirits. When they left the hospital, she even received praise from the doctor. “Mood is incredibly important when you’re pregnant. In recent years, there’s been an increase in not only postpartum depression, but also prenatal depression. Many expectant moms don’t catch it early enough and end up losing their babies! So I’m pleased to see you’re in such a good state. Keep it up

“I used to hope that my daughter would get married and have kids by a certain age, but I’ve come to realize in the past few years that women shouldn’t just get married to complete a task. Most of the moms who lost their babies were… And where’s your husband? Why didn’t you bring him along for the checkup? It’s best if the two of you come together… And let the baby’s dad also watch as the baby grows… Watch your diet and exercise properly…”

The doctor who conducted the

of, so it didn’t come off

an older age and loved chatting with people. But she was talking about things pregnant women needed to be nagging.

people having a prenatal checkup were having a baby for the first time and didn’t have any experience, so more advice

doctor meant well, she didn’t want her to continue talking. Rose’s smile stiffened

Rose ever since the doctor mentioned prenatal depression. From that moment on, there were subtle changes in Rose’s complexion. By the time the doctor mentioned having her husband accompany her for checkups and watch their child grow, Rose’s face and lips started to tremble slightly, and

Rose too well. She was strong enough

in the world could harm her. But in her love life, anyone could easily hurt her. She married the man she loved, but he couldn’t

that could never be made

had happened, but she could sense

pulled Rose aside, her face unusually serious. “Can you stay here a bit

marital bedroom. How did she force herself to be carefree and create

She took out her phone, started recording a video, capturing Anya’s happy

video were the ones boys would like, such as toy cars, remote control

of all these toys, which one do you think is the best?” After saying this,

had to return

over half an hour in the toy store, Rose’s phone didn’t ring. Then they went to a maternity and infant store. Elizabeth immediately found a

she knew it, it was already noon. When they were seated in the restaurant, Rose looked at the blank conversation box with Morrison on her phone. Apart from the video she had just sent out, there was nothing else. She didn’t receive

at the time. It was already 12:30 p.m., and their lunch was a bit

work that he didn’t even

her head to Chloe. “Your future son–in–law

looked at her, but Rose leaned against her shoulder, her eyes fixated on the

carefree and happy, as if eating was the happiest thing in the world for her. “This one’s not bad either, and this one, and this

waiter at the side felt something was off. While jotting down the orders, he kept glancing at Chloe.