The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Everyone fell silent at his words. How many times had they endured such thoughtless remarks?

Ugly? How could he say something like that. The baby was the spitting image of his father, even if the stubborn man refused to admit it.

Molly bit her lip, her eyes flashing with frustration as she glared at Morrison. “That’s your son. And for the record, you were even uglier when you were born.”

It seemed that it was true, Grandchildren were more precious to the grandparents than their own children.b2

Morrison appeared unfazed by their collective outrage. He pursed his lips and looked back at the baby.

Where was the chubby, cherubic infant he’d been promised? Instead, there was this wrinkled, red-faced little creature, features barely defined. How could this be his offspring?

He sighed. Well, ugly or not, the kid was his flesh and blood. There was no denying that.

As if sensing his father’s disapproval, the baby in his swaddle stirred. His tiny fists clenched, his mouth puckered, as if he were on the brink of tears.

Rose, sensing the impending meltdown, began to rock the infant gently. She leaned in and planted a soft kiss on his forehead. “There, there, sweetie. Mommy loves you.”

The baby cooed softly, nuzzled his head against her, and settled down.

Rose’s smile was tender, her heart full. No one else could understand the rush of joy, love, and wonder she felt at that moment.

As the “ugly little thing” calmed down at Rose’s soothing words, Morrison couldn’t help but feel surprised. Was the baby really that sensitive? Or was it just Rose’s touch?

He was still scrutinizing the baby when Rose nudged him with her elbow. “Hand me my phone, will you? Chloe’s dying to see the baby.”

Morrison, though irked by Rose’s interest in Chloe’s opinion, reached over to the nightstand and passed her the phone.

Rose dialed up a video call, and within seconds, Chloe’s face appeared on the screen.

“Rose…”

Rose paused, teasing, “You weren’t waiting by the phone for my call, were you?”

Seeing Rose safe and well enough to joke was a relief to Chloe. “How are you feeling?”

“I’m fine,” Rose replied with a smile, angling the camera toward the baby. “Take a look at your future son-in-law.”

The shaky camera finally focused on the infant, who seemed to be sleeping peacefully. Though his features were not fully formed, there was an unmistakable resemblance to Morrison.

Damon leaned over Chloe’s shoulder, catching a glimpse of the baby on the screen, and frowned.

Chloe glanced at him. “What’s with the face?”

Damon’s expression was unreadable as he straightened up. “He’s not exactly a looker.”

Chloe quickly turned her attention back to the screen. “Well, the baby does have quite a bit of Morrison in him.”

“I heard that!” Rose’s indignant voice rang out. “He has gone too far. Chloe, you have to avenge me. I’m upset.”

hesitation, Chloe nodded. “Of course,

hear her baby

hand, was practically hopping mad. “Don’t think your kids will be

be as ugly as your kid.

Chloe, one handsome, the other beautiful, their children are bound to be attractive. So what if our son’s a little less than perfect? As long as his future

phone from Chloe, his

already talked to Chloe about

was icy. “That’s not

in this. Chloe and I

the exchange, reached for Damon’s hand. “Let’s not fight. Rose just had a baby, and she’s not in

his anger, and

flared up.

cry of outrage startled

on the baby in Rose’s arms. “Chloe, look!

who had been peacefully asleep was now wide-eyed, looking around curiously before fixing his gaze

newborn, the baby did fascinate him,

Damon’s eyes, no man would ever

was tense, a palpable sense of rejection filled the

camera for a good while, his lower lip trembling, a sure sign that a tantrum was on

anticipating the impending meltdown. But after what felt like an eternity, the little guy started flapping his tiny arms and legs, staring at the

was nothing short

mouth in surprise, “Oh my God. The baby just smiled. Could it be that

was suddenly dominated by a “gigantic”

face darkening as he witnessed his own son’s beaming smile. “Do you even know who your real

mouth dropped open

very first smile wasn’t for her, nor Morrison, not even for Megan

of nonsense

my son knows how to charm you from birth. So keep Little Moon reserved for

“Don’t get ahead of yourself. A clueless tot knows nothing. You think just because he smiles at me, I’m gonna promise my

older and the

won’t give them

to be with my son, then some day, some other bloke’s gonna sweep your daughter off her

twitched, nearly crushing

you need to take good care of yourself. The baby will need you to look after him. Rest well now. I’ll come to see

have gone too far, nodded

“I will.”

goodbyes

the phone aside and nudged

Actually, Rose

icy stare shifted to Chloe, and she laughed nervously, “Every girl dreams of love, and I trust Rose will raise a fine son. I’d

take care of her for her entire

her match one day,

be part of this family, he

seeing his implacable demeanor,

just talk now, but no one knew how things would play out