The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Chapter 1821

Winston arched an eyebrow as he entered the cozy kitchen, a smile on his lips. “Congrats on the new pad, Rose”

“Thanks a lot.”

“Except that your neighbor is still me

Rose smiled and said. “Actually, I owe you one for scouting this place out for me”

She shut the door behind them, following Winston into the kitchen. It’s kinda ironic, isn’t it? I invite you over to The R City, and you end up finding my new digs ‘c2

Winston placed the grocery bag on the countertop, a smirk playing on his face. “Well, when it comes to social connections, us guys have a bit of

an edge”

He couldn’t shake the guilt he felt towards her. That damned witch Chloe, always assigning tasks and then skirting the blame when things went

south

“Why don’t you hang back while I get things sorted? I’ll give you a holler when it’s ready.”

“You sure you don’t need a hand?”

She shook her head, her voice light. “The world’s simplest meal is just stew.”

Winston didn’t press further.

True to her word, it wasn’t long before Rose called him to the dining room. Stepping in, Winston couldn’t help but marvel. Women were truly magical creatures – in such a short time, she’d transformed the entire table into a feast. The pot in the center bubbled with inviting steam, casting a cozy glow around the room.

“All set already?”

“It’s just a matter of washing some veggies. Have a seat.”

He did as told, watching as Rose busied herself with adding food to the pot and adjusting the heat. It wasn’t long before she served him a plate of food

Winston watched her careful movements, a mysterious smile playing on his face.

“Back at Summit Ridge University, there was this girl whom no one dares to provoke. She was elegant, delicate, and assertive It’s hard to believe that the once famous figure on campus, known for her charisma, has now become so homely, especially with such a caring nature”

Rose paused, setting the fork aside. “Nobody owes me anything. And no one has the obligation or duty to look after me You’ve got to have some life skills, or you’ll starve living alone”

He looked at her for a moment longer, then picked up his fork, diving into the stew with enthusiasm. “Hmm, this is genuinely both healthy and convenient – and delicious to boot. There’s nothing quite like this.”

She burst out laughing, caught off guard by his praise. “Arent you exaggerating a bit?”

The taste is spot–on, and if we’re being honest, it’s all thanks to the chef”

Rose rolled her eyes, feigning annoyance “You’re laying it on thick. Can’t you be a bit more genuine?”

“It’s all heartfelt, really I ran it through my mind several times before saying it. If I kept it in any longer, my thoughts would’ve started to tre

With her back of her hand pressed to her forehead, Rose laughed uncontrollably, her shoulders shaking with the effort to contain herself. “Men

are natural liars”

Winstons lips curled into a slight smile as he watched her “Your veggies are ready”

She looked up, glanced at the pot, and reached for the spoon.

assistant trailing behind,

his qonation. But

speed only to find it shrouded in darkness. A frown creased his bion. He watched the spare key bum flower pot by

alwa but now

didn’t bother to remove his shoes as he made his way upstairs The

on the light he found it empty along with the guest rooms and the

living room

but his bedroom

her laptop her notes, the trinkets on her deak, even her parenting books The closet was bare

hairdryer, even the comb and harpes – absolutely everything of hers was gone,

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dog, and all her decorative pieces. In the kitchen, her plates, utensils, and

had vanished.

unsettling dread. He finally took out his phone, his call log flooded with Rose’s name. Most of the calls didn’t

The sofa…

a thin line as he dialed the number, his heart heavy with an emotion

rang just as Rose was dropping noodles into the boiling pot. Her hands moved a bit faster at the sound, and Winston set down his fork to answer it “Let me take care of

sure you know

gotta give me some more credit than that”

The caller ID made her hesitate, but she took a deep breath before picking

is it now?”

to his usual temper. This calmness made his

“At home”

home?” Before she could finish,

paused for a few seconds. “You’ve been

stillness of a windless lake but the ice of a frozen sea, every word heavy

chill

answering directly, Rose said, “If you’re out of the hospital, we should no longer delay our divorce. Everything has been said. It’s a good thing for both of us, so let’s

to make amends as best as I could. There’s not much left to say. I don’t want to make an enemy of anyone, least of all you I was

silent for a while before responding with icy detachment, “You think I can’t

R City, you have the power to find anyone

could finish, Morrison hung up.

Rose stared at the phone that had disconnected on its own, furrowed her brows, but then tossed the phone aside and returned

the dining

some

fork, knowing

“Yeah”

willing to let

place. I’ve been dragging my feet until now. But the longer it goes on, the more I

alarm in his heart. Indeed, when

to others, even more

hung up the phone and immediately dialed

“Mr Witt?”

where Rose is right

The assistant, already shaken by Momsong icy tone, couldn’t grasp the

“Are you deaf?

humedly replied. ‘Il find

up and blinked before it hit him, and he quickly began

sight to behold

Winston didn’t linger and soon left. A single man and woman alone

anything I’m just

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