The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Chloe was the clever one, unable to voice it herself, she used her babies as a way to step down gracefully.

Boyd was all too aware of what Chloe was up to, but it was enough.

She was right. After twenty-seven years, she was now a married woman with two adorable children of her own. Her composure upon hearing the news had exceeded his expectations. To expect her to suddenly call him ‘Dad’ was indeed a tall order.

However, her attitude had already made things clear. She acknowledged him.

“I’m sorry.”

All these years, he had known, yet he had never been there for her. He, the so-called father, had never provided her with any care, and now, he was truly unworthy of that title.d2

His apology made Yasmine pause in her playful interaction with Little Sun, her gaze falling down, her lips pressing together slightly. Perhaps if she had truly died back then, Boyd wouldn’t have taken this long to face Chloe.

Chloe Herschelt down to nuzzle Little Moon’s cheek, then spoke softly. “It’s too late for any words now, an apology doesn’t hold much substance. A mistake is a mistake, and what’s missed is missed.”

She looked up at him, “Even if I tell you it’s okay, do you really feel it’s okay?”

Boyd’s gaze landed on the little one in her arms, the baby’s curious eyes looking back at him, a tiny mouth opening and closing, those shiny eyes moving around but never leaving him.

This is exclusive content from Noveldrama.com (Swnovel). Please read it on Noveldrama.com to support the author and the translation team!.His features softened unconsciously, and after Chloe finished speaking, he shook his head. “No, it won’t.”

Even if she forgave him, he could never forgive himself. The mistake was his alone to bear, with no chance of redemption. She was right, a mistake was a mistake.

Chloe handed Little Moon over to him. Boyd was stiff, unsure of what to do, but he instinctively reached out to take the baby.

His movements were awkward, far from proper. His arms were rigid, holding the little baby, afraid of causing any harm.

Perhaps the position was really uncomfortable, for Little Moon shifted her head, her little mouth puckered, and she was about to cry.

Chloe guided his arms, pressing Little Moon closer to him, grabbing one of Boyd’s hands to support the baby’s bottom.

The baby was light, almost weightless, and Boyd, fearing she would start crying, began to rock her gently.

Little Moon’s anxious expression gently softened as she looked at Boyd. Her eyes, full of joy, blinked, a luminescent twinkle ignited in them like sparks in the night sky. Her legs playfully kicked about, brimming with exuberance. Her voice, youthful and filled with mirth, echoed, defining the serenity of the moment. Chloe smiled.

Boyd breathed a sigh of relief, and his forehead was beaded with sweat.

“First time holding a baby?” Chloe’s sudden question caught him off guard.

Yasmine turned around.

Boyd didn’t see any issue with the question and nodded. “Yeah.”

A flicker passed through Yasmine’s eyes.

Chloe’s expression remained neutral as she nodded, turned, and caught Yasmine’s slightly dazed look.

Elizabeth, a bit slow on the uptake, stood up from the couch and hooked Chloe’s arm. “Let’s head to the kitchen and plan tonight’s dinner.”

Chloe caught the glint of mischief in Elizabeth’s eyes and let herself be pulled away.

As they reached the kitchen, Elizabeth let out a sigh of relief. “Aren’t you a bit too composed? That man is your biological father!”

Chloe chuckled, heading towards the pantry with Elizabeth following.

“Did you know already?”

Chloe shook her head, selecting vegetables from the fridge, “I had no idea.”

“What’s with the calmness, then?”

“I just know my mother well. From a young age, I could tell she felt nothing for Nick. With her personality, how could she possibly share a bed, much less have children, with someone she didn’t love?”

Chloe turned, placing some greens in the basket.

Elizabeth nodded thoughtfully, “That makes sense. I mean, how could someone like your mom fall for a man like Nick? And allowing to have an affair? She wouldn’t let a man slip from her grasp that easily.”

Chloe also agreed with Elizabeth’s words. If it weren’t for her mother’s willingness, things wouldn’t have reached this point. Perhaps, Nick’s infidelity back then was a kind of liberation for her mother.

But her current puzzle wasn’t about that. It was about the lawsuit with Carolina, the revelation of her blood tie to Nick. Jonah later confessed that Nick wasn’t Carolina’s son but his with a woman named Maria. So Nick and this newfound father, Boyd, were they brothers?

Did her mother know of Nick and Boyd’s relation? Was that why she approached him, so that even if a paternity test was done in the future, there would be no risk?

Was it really so?

She had investigated and found that her mother and Nick had a one-night stand, a mere coincidence. Can life be that coincidental?

After selecting tonight’s dinner ingredients, they left the pantry.

The servant came over to help, and Elizabeth pulled Chloe, who was about to help, out of the kitchen. “You’ll be looking after the babies later. You don’t want to be covered in cooking smells.”

They walked to the dining room and peeked around the corner to see the two in the living room looking after the babies.

Little Moon in Boyd’s arms started to fuss, crying out loud. Boyd became a flustered mess, beads of sweat on his forehead, pacing back and forth in the living room, trying to soothe Little Moon, but the crying indicated his method wasn’t working.

Hearing Little Moon’s cries, Little Sun in Yasmine’s arms began to cry too. The living room was in total disarray.

Elizabeth hurried to intervene but found herself restrained by Chloe’s firm grip. Elizabeth’s heart was breaking at the sound of her grandchildren’s cries, but when she caught Chloe’s expression, a wave of calm washed over her.

As a newly promoted mother, how could she bear to let her precious one cry? Elizabeth’s heart ached, but she knew Chloe felt the same—if not more. Yet, Chloe had made her decision.

“I’ve got it.”

The voice of Yasmine echoed from the living room, pulling Elizabeth’s attention.

Yasmine was settling the still wailing Little Sun into the crib.

hurried over to Yasmine’s side, glancing at Little Sun who was crying up

her posture looked much more natural

Little Sun into his arms, trying to mimic Yasmine’s movements and posture, but he was at a loss, looking towards Yasmine with uncertainty, “Yasmine, he’s

arms, Yasmine glanced at him, “Just wait. Once Little

at his grandson in wonder. Could it really

feeling a pang of sympathy

Moon ceased crying, Little Sun in Boyd’s arms also quieted down. It was nothing short of

let out a sigh of relief, wiping the sweat from his forehead

and Elizabeth, previously tense,

a soft tissue. Boyd followed suit,

together. They’re still so fragile, and they squirm with curiosity. Don’t let their necks hang unsupported. Try to broaden their view; an angled hold is best.” Yasmine approached Boyd with Little Moon in her arms, instructed him, and gently

stiffened for a moment but then relaxed, adjusting his hold as

looked visibly more

“Like that.”

Yasmine, Boyd’s face finally broke into a

her head, Elizabeth smiled at Chloe and pulled her back to the kitchen for a glass of water, settling themselves at the dining table. “I’ve come to understand your mom’s temperament well. Considering her relationship with Boyd for so many years, there must be deep-seated reasons. She lost a baby once. And you, you only recently learned about your biological father. We can’t possibly know everything that’s happened. I get your attitude, but

affairs. By the end, she realized Elizabeth was worried about her angering her mother and, by

now is just considering how to make her happier. Whether she’s taking revenge on

had a spat with Royce, seeing him all apologetic and miserable made me sadder than him. I knew it was pathetic, but I couldn’t help feeling for him, his pain was my

Wasn’t that just the way it was? The harshest words spoken were like knives to one’s own

that just affection in its truest form? To be

tell you, your mom accepting

‘it’s okay’ to Boyd is probably impossible in this lifetime. She

Royce a piece of my mind, then tend to him right after. Quick and decisive, no use dragging it out. Wasting all

Elizabeth and Chloe decided to stay in

the sight of

teased, “Mrs. Harper,

in their display

smile on her face upon seeing her well-dressed

his hand resting on her

Chloe popped a warm cherry

the warmth of the cherry, Damon didn’t

her hands and pulled him out

on? Why let him inside? The man I introduced seems quite taken with

hint of mirth as she asked, “So,

his head, a wry smile on his face. “I’m not entirely sure. But I think

stance had been

you

“Afraid? He’s probably been holding a grudge since I whisked Mom away from him.

incident that brought his mother back—and the bullet wound Damon suffered in the process—her expression momentarily darkened. But before she could sink into

his words. Did

—

Boyd sat there feeling quite

face calm but stern, an expression that

not to annoy Yasmine. In reality, he was tormented by the thought

then, the moment Boyd

room to the living

words. The brief smile that had surfaced upon seeing the babies was swiftly washed away

If you can’t even

declaration that she wouldn’t return that night. But as she continued, they began to grasp the gravity of the situation, throwing puzzled glances between

turning white, his entire demeanor visibly tense. He remained silent, his pain

can’t control yourself, stay away from the babies. If

to forgive himself turned his life into a

were severe. The others also felt she was being too

the stairs, pausing after a few steps.

her next words, but she stopped, not continuing, and went upstairs. They were

agree to

head, his lips trembling, but no words came out.Books

rang, and the butler let in Herschel. Direct to the point, he said, “I’m here to pick up

to Herschel. It flickered, as if he had found a lifeline amidst

Boyd and guide him outside. Boyd hesitated, glancing back at the staircase

slightly at Herschel’s caution

smile, but her concern was evident. Boyd didn’t look well, and

—

Herschel in. Alone, he entered the villa where

water, but seeing Boyd standing motionless

stood there

was startled by his pale, ghostly

Boyd remained still.

“Sir…”

turned to her, and she gasped, stepping

“Go rest,” he said.

pale face and red eyes haunting her

slowly moved, his stiff legs barely Herschelding. If not for the sofa, he might have fallen. After a while, he managed to sit down on the sofa and continued to stare at

the servants began their morning chores, they found him still staring at

ask, but after a long pause, there was no response,

with Mr. Boyd? Why is he fixated on an empty bottle so early in the

that since last night, probably

noticed only the sir returned last night. The madam didn’t come

it looked like the madam wanted to use it as a

He is so good to her, but Ma’am seems to barely tolerate him,

sighed, “They must have had some misunderstanding when they were younger. I don’t know what she wrote in there, but she wants to leave him so much, so that must be

reached Boyd’s ears. His eyes flickered.

matter how much he pondered, he could only come to one conclusion: her request to leave him. For years, whenever she

there was no

night, through the early hours of the morning, and from dawn until dusk. The household staff tiptoed around, fearful of making the slightest noise that might

sat in silence, emanating an aura so still it was as if he had ceased

of life. The only sign he was still among the living came

a wink of sleep,

Boyd’s gaze was