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.”

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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, I will

hear her baby called ugly. Damon had

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

furrowed. “No way they could be as ugly as your kid. Genetics don’t lie. You can never catch up to

Rose cut 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

phone from Chloe, his face

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

icy. “That’s not happening. You’re

her tone sharp. “You don’t get a say in this. Chloe

reached for Damon’s hand. “Let’s not fight. Rose

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

up.

of outrage startled Chloe.

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

to Damon, and indeed, the baby who had been peacefully asleep was now wide-eyed, looking around curiously before fixing his gaze on the

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

man would ever be good enough

sense of rejection filled the air as Damon glared down at the little tyke before

been fixated on the smartphone camera for a good while, his lower lip trembling, a sure

felt like an eternity, the little guy started flapping

nothing short of

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

the camera feed was suddenly

witnessed his own son’s beaming smile. “Do you even

dropped open

not even for Megan and Molly, but for Damon, the very man who disapproved of the idea of his

kind of nonsense was

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

smiles at me, I’m

eyes in exasperation. “Fine. But when they’re older and the deed is

tightly, “I won’t give

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

nearly crushing Chloe’s smartphone in his

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

may have gone too far, nodded vigorously, “Okay, I’ll rest. And you

“I will.”

exchanged goodbyes and

and nudged Damon,

mad? Actually,

of love, and I trust Rose will raise a fine son. I’d be more at ease with

stern, “I can take care of her for her

to meet her match one day, and you won’t be able

fell silent for a moment before conceding, “Fine, if he wants to be

implacable demeanor,

one knew