The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

After a deep kiss, Chloe’s cheeks inevitably blushed a conspicuous shade of crimson.

Damon glanced at the little babies and pursed his lips, far from pleased. Clearly, they were like two little gooseberries.

“Join me for lunch.”

It was only away from these little gooseberries that they could have their real alone time.

Chloe instinctively turned towards the bed, where their adorable babies lay, her expression filled with reluctance. She hadn’t spent that much time with the babies, after all.

Damon’s firm hand on her waist tightened slightly.d2

“They’ve taken up so much of the time that belongs to me. The only reason they’ve gotten away with it is for your sake, because they’re your precious ones.”

Chloe blinked. “They’re your precious ones too.”

Damon’s lips formed a straight line, his demeanor clearly showing a touch of annoyance. “If you keep favoring them over me, they might just lose that privilege.”

Chloe couldn’t help but chuckle, reaching up to touch his forehead. “Come on, wake up. They’re your son and daughter, your flesh and blood. You should be happy I love them so much.”

Damon took her hand from his forehead and bit gently on her knuckle. “I used to let them have their way, but not anymore. If you don’t start reflecting and take action, they’ll never get another minute of your time from me.”

Chloe laughed in spite of herself. “What do you want for lunch? I’ll make it and bring it over.”

That finally got a smile out of Damon. “I want anything you make.”

Chloe smiled back, straightened his clothes, and stepped out of his embrace. “You really should get going.”

Damon glanced outside the window. Then nonchalantly turned back, “He can be an eyesore sometimes.”

Chloe raised an eyebrow and looked out the window, “Maybe he really did something wrong.”

Damon checked his watch, his voice cool and detached, “Is that so?”

Chloe sighed softly, found a jacket for Damon, and helped him into it. “Let them sort it out.”

“Mm.”

He walked over to the bed, kissed each of the tiny, soft cheeks, and then headed downstairs.

Nate was already waiting by the door. He quickly opened the car door when he saw Damon emerge.

The car rolled away from the house, and Chloe stood by the window, watching the vehicle until it was out of sight.

The gate opened, but instead of leaving slowly as usual, Damon’s car stopped under that ginkgo tree, right beside that man.

Chloe saw Boyd’s gaze shift to the car.

The window rolled down, and Damon’s handsome profile reflected in Boyd’s light brown eyes. His cold personality made his eyes seem like they were naturally imbued with a chill. His smile was cold and unassuming.

Since Damon forcibly took Yasmine away right under his nose last time, Boyd seemed to have been holding a grudge. Even now, standing on Damon’s soil, he couldn’t hide his hostility.

Damon smirked and glanced at his watch. “I hear you made a mistake once.”

He cut straight to the point, hitting Boyd’s sore spot.

but Damon watched

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mockery, irritating Boyd. “What

to a falling maple

in his

hit the ground, Damon spoke again, “Better to atone with death than live without

aback. When had Damon started meddling in others’ affairs? Even if it involved his wife’s mother, feelings between two people couldn’t be interfered with, no matter how close they were. Hadn’t his wife

to meddle. What was

Boyd. “It

uncomfortably. He sneaked a glance at

to me, rather than wasting away here, you might as well end it now

to Boyd

Boyd. He stood unchanged, motionless, lost in thought. After a while, he suddenly reached for a

too far to make out his

had said to him. It was rare to see

couldn’t come up with an answer. She turned back to the bed, and seeing her babies’ joyful laughter, she couldn’t

went straight to the adorable little ones. Delighted by their lively cuteness, she buried her face in their small chests, causing them to giggle. Then she stood

“What’s wrong?”

breath, looking ready to cry,

Chloe was confused: “Hm?”

packing up. And she says

then

“Is it true, Chloe?”

“Yeah. I did mention

finally back, with two adorable grandkids, and she

look of concern etched on her face. “So, where is

room,

on her then. Can you watch the kids for a

nodded vigorously, “Sure, you go check on

—

hand poised to knock, but she decided against it

room was spartan in its simplicity. After two months, the only personal items on the nightstand were a

the window,

as she softly closed the door behind her and

discomfort. She drew the shawl closer and her expression chilled. “What? Can’t stand

feigned ignorance, “What are

brow twitched and she pressed her lips together, “Can’t I enjoy the view one last

the window, her gaze settling on the figure lingering at the manor’s entrance. Her lips curled into a smile. “The view is indeed lovely,” she admitted, unable to suppress a

excuse her mother had come up with

frosty and silent, Chloe probed, “So, you’re saying I’m kicking you

Yasmine retorted, “What’s the use of having children when

mentioned that guy looks rather bothersome, and I agree. But he is an elder, after all, and I can’t very well be rude. The kids have grown accustomed to you, so why don’t you go

Yasmine’s frown deepened.

And you brought that man here after all, so it’s only fair you deal with him, right? You’re not scared

to confront Boyd. “Do

were to go

fell between them, and Yasmine’s face grew even more troubled. She knew that

she conceded that the constant visits were indeed irritating. “I’ll go

shrugged, “That would be