The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Chapter 1819

Before hitting the hay, Rose checked a few emails on her phone and made a call to check in with her company’s project manager. Then, she opened her messaging app, tapped on the caregiver’s profile, and typed out a quick message.

–[Please take extra care of the patient tonight, and if someone offers to help, don’t hesitate to accept]

–[Certainly, ma’am. You have nothing to worry about]

Rose managed a half–hearted smile before powering down her phone and placing it on the nightstand

“Time for bed, little one,” she whispered with a sigh, a gentle smile gracing her lips as she lovingly caressed her slightly swollen belly, seemingly untroubled by the day’s events c2

With the lights off and only a dim nightlight glowing, she snuggled under the covers. Her eyes were wide open in the darkness, gazing at the ceiling, lost in thought After a few minutes, her eyelids finally closed, and she turned on her side, drifting into sleep.

Meanwhile, Morrison had been anxiously waiting for Rose’s return for two hours. Two hours was enough time for a leisurely soak in the tub and a hearty meal at a buffet. Even on foot, she should have been back by now

His face grew increasingly grim as he sat up in his hospital bed and dialed Rose’s number, only to be greeted by the sterile voice of the voicemail service. His expression darkened even further.

The hospital room’s atmosphere plummeted into a frosty abyss, and the caregiver, huddled in a corner, couldn’t help but shrink further into

herself

Undeterred, Morrison kept calling, each unanswered attempt followed by another every ten minutes, lasting well into the night.

The air in the room grew icier by the minute.

Several times Morrison contemplated hurling his phone against the wall but restrained himself. How would he reach Rose without his phone?

The caregiver mustered the courage to offer him a glass of water, “Sir, getting upset isn’t good for your health. It’s getting late. Perhaps you should try to rest.”

She had no idea who he was repeatedly calling or what was going on. All she could do was offer blind comfort. But Morrison seemed not to hear her, instead sending a text to Rose.

When it remained unread, he tried WhatsApp and even the old–school App they used in college–all to no avail

The night wore on, and by the early hours, the caregiver was genuinely concerned. She wasn’t bothered about her own sleep, but she had promised to care for the patient, and his lack of rest could reflect poorly on her if his family were to find out.

The caregiver hesitated for what seemed like an eternity before finally approaching Morrison with a gentle reminder, “Sir, it’s very late. You really

should get some rest.”

Morrisons steely gaze met hers as he set down his phone, asking in a chilly tone. “Did she say anything to you before she left?”

The caregiver trembled under his gaze, “No… No, sir. She didn’t say anything to me before she left.”

His voice grew colder. “She said nothing, and yet you’re still here?”

After a brief pause, the caregiver realized he had been trying to reach his wife all along “Didn’t Mrs. Witt tell you? She sent me a message around

8 pm, asking me to take good care of you tonight.”

Morrison’s frown deepened ‘She sent you a message at 8 pm?”

nodded hesitantly.

went back to shower and eat, she didn’t plan

added. “Please don’t be upset, sir. Mrs.

to take care of you and herself, which is twice the effort Moreover, this is a hospital

for a pregnant woman It’s only right that

was furrowed, “if she wasn’t coming, why didn’t she just tell me that in the first

her go

Of course not

feel uneasy, and then she stood him up

definitely come early tomorrow if she finds

at her, “You know she loves me

Your wife is such an outstanding and beautiful woman. If she didn’t truly love you, how could

silent for a moment before a nearly imperceptible smile cracked his

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Chapter 1819

down, “Okay, you can go. I’m going

minutes ago was someone else entirely,

with relief and nodded with a smile, “Alright, sir. Rest well. If you need anything, just ring the call

his monosyllabic reply couldn’t hide his improving mood, clearly

Rose coming first thing in the morning–that was a farce

was no

indifference, “You leave your new wife alone at home for nearly three months right after getting married, and

are?”

come

anxious? Ever thought about all those nights since you’ve been married that you left her

more than just a few nights. How much must a woman love a man to wait alone hopelessly for so many

was tight with irritation, but he didn’t say a word. There was no room for argument, and it was

she

was still asleep. Probably after

a sip of the chicken broth, “Then she should be bringing

towards him. “You might want to ease up on that, there’s a sandwich in there for your lunch too.”

lunch too? And it was

this is enough to give me the nutrients I need?”

there’s always vitamin supplements, right?”

silent. She was just getting back at

sour. Before, Molly would have coaxed him into eating more, out of concern, but today, she said nothing more. Instead, she secured the lid on the thermos, “Take care of yourself. Don’t take out your frustrations on your own health. If you don’t, you won’t be able to satisfy any

towards

You don’t cherish her, but others will. Like that Winston

tightened, “What do I have? I

marriage certificate can be changed into a

the baby now? You said Rose shamelessly used the baby to marry you, and you found it despicable that she trapped you Now you want to use the baby to keep

a moment said nothing, after a pause, he said, “If she can

if using the baby will work out

woke up feeling refreshed, had breakfast, rested a while, then started preparing the soup Morrison would need

up