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

so it

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

and didn’t have any experience, so more advice from the doctor was always

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

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

knew Rose too well. She was strong enough

in her love life, anyone could easily hurt her. She

was a regret that could never be made

know what had happened, but she could sense something was off with

Anya. But Chloe pulled Rose aside, her face unusually serious. “Can you stay here a bit longer?”

to keep up her spirits in that cold marital bedroom. How did she force herself to be carefree and create a lonely yet

took out her phone, started recording a video, capturing Anya’s happy moments and the

ones boys would like, such as toy cars, remote control

toys, which one do you think is the best?” After saying this, she stopped recording. She sent out the video.

had to return

in the toy store, Rose’s phone didn’t ring. Then they went to a maternity

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

12:30 p.m., and their lunch

late? Was he so busy with work that he didn’t even have time to reply

Chloe. “Your future son–in–law is hungry, order him

shoulder, her eyes fixated on the menu. “I

as if eating was the happiest thing in the world for her.

ordered quite a few dishes, enough to feed five people. The waiter at the side felt something was off. While