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.”

nodded. “Of

wanted to hear her baby

mad. “Don’t think your kids will be any prettier.

they could be as ugly as your kid. Genetics don’t lie. You

in. “Stop fighting. Morrison, you can’t call Chloe’s babies ugly. Damon and 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 wife is gorgeous, I won’t worry about how my

from Chloe, his face stormier

I’ve already talked to Chloe about it. Her daughter is going to be

voice was icy. “That’s not happening. You’re

get a say in this. Chloe and I have already

hand. “Let’s not fight. Rose just had a

a deep breath, suppressing his anger, and tried to sound

up. “You—

of outrage

on the baby in Rose’s arms. “Chloe, look! My son’s so upset by your husband’s words,

and indeed, the baby who had been peacefully asleep

him, but the idea of

eyes, no man would ever be good

rejection filled the air as Damon glared

a good while, his lower lip

like an eternity, the little guy started flapping his tiny arms and legs, staring

sight was nothing short of

The baby just smiled.

utter a word, the camera feed was suddenly dominated by a “gigantic” head looming into the

his own son’s

dropped open in

to Damon? Her boy’s very first smile wasn’t for her, nor Morrison, not even for Megan and Molly, but for Damon,

of nonsense

how to charm you from birth. So keep Little Moon reserved for him, will you? With the way he’s

nothing. You think just because he smiles

exasperation. “Fine. But when they’re older and the deed is done, I’d like to

won’t give them

wave of dizziness from her irritation. “Fine. If you don’t agree for your daughter to be with my son, then some day, some other bloke’s gonna sweep your

twitched, nearly crushing

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

gone too far, nodded vigorously, “Okay,

“I will.”

exchanged goodbyes and hung

tossed the phone aside and nudged Damon,

really mad? Actually, Rose does have a

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 be more at ease with

take care of her for her

match one day, and you won’t be able to stop it, whether it’s Rose’s son or

for a moment before conceding, “Fine, if he wants to be part of this family, he can try

seeing his implacable demeanor, and nodded

just talk now, but no one knew how