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 course, I will

to hear her baby called ugly.

other hand, was practically hopping mad. “Don’t think your kids will be any prettier. And I’ll get to call

could be as ugly as your kid. Genetics

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

the phone from Chloe, his face stormier than

already talked to Chloe about it. Her

icy. “That’s not

her tone sharp. “You don’t get a say in this. Chloe and I have already decided. It’s not

exchange, reached for Damon’s hand. “Let’s not fight. Rose just had a

a deep breath, suppressing his anger, and tried to sound calm. “My

flared up.

cry of outrage

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

asleep was now wide-eyed, looking around curiously before fixing his

him, but the idea of this infant having designs on his daughter

eyes, no man would ever be good enough

tense, a palpable sense of rejection filled the air as

his lower lip trembling, a

meltdown. But after what felt like an eternity, the little guy started flapping his tiny arms and

nothing short

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

a word, the camera feed was suddenly dominated by

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

dropped open in

giving too much respect to Damon? Her boy’s very first smile wasn’t for her, nor Morrison, not even for Megan and Molly, but for Damon, the very man who disapproved of the idea of his

kind of nonsense

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

smiles at me, I’m gonna promise my daughter to him? What gave

older and the deed is done, I’d like to see what

knitted tightly, “I won’t give them any

don’t agree for your daughter to be with

nearly crushing Chloe’s smartphone

“After giving birth, 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

may have gone too far, nodded vigorously,

“I will.”

goodbyes and

and nudged

you really mad? Actually, Rose does have

laughed nervously, “Every girl dreams of love, and I trust Rose will raise a fine son.

stern, “I can take care of

bound to meet her match

if he wants to be part

his implacable demeanor,

now, but no one knew how things would play out in