The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Chapter 2094

Cicely was never a stingy person. Kane might not be the most reliable guy around. But his gesture of buying ten bottles of Chardonnay from her was sincere enough. So it was natural for her to prepare this table full of delicious food.

Yeah, it was all about the Chardonnay.

Cicely guided Hugo to his chair, where the maid tied a bib around his neck and set out a non-slip fork and spoon in front of him.

Cicely was there just to tidy things up a bit, rolling up Hugo’s sleeves for him. Cicely was much calmer and relaxed now than at the beginning when she wanted to hug Hugo all the time and was all nervous and overwhelmed.

Grandpa was well, Hugo’s eyes were healed, and she was free, living here with improved conditions. Everything had settled down.

She was slowly reclaiming her own identity, the one she had three years ago, haughty, aloof, and heartless. No one could catch her eye.d2

Back then, everyone but Seth got that treatment. Now, it was the same for everyone.

Unchanged, yet changed.

Her radiant face had gained a touch of maturity and grace through those three years. The arrogance in her brow persisted, yet it now held a certain fully-formed allure.

Seth’s gaze never left Cicely.

She picked up the fork and served Hugo some food. “Want mom to blow on it?”

Hugo shook his head, “I can do it. You eat, Mommy.”

Cicely smiled gently, caressing his cheek. “Good boy.”

Even Kane found this version of Cicely unsettling. She was so different from before. He thought, in these three years, Cicely had grown more than any of them.

The once haughty woman who needed assistance for every task, and couldn’t lift a finger, was now caring for others.

Seth longed to sit next to Cicely, but ended up across from her. It was the safest distance to avoid irritating her and the perfect spot for discreet observation.

Kane, observing Seth’s unusual timidity, shook his head. Love was a strange and wondrous thing. He bet that after dinner, Seth would be back in his room, wide awake with insomnia.

Sighing, Kane attempted to broach a subject with an elder’s poise.

Cicely glanced at him, “Care for some peanuts?”

Kane, reading the hidden thorns in her amused eyes, opened his mouth in confusion. “Maybe a bit more wine?”

Cicely frowned, “No alcohol served.”

“C’mon, it’s a rare gathering. Besides…” Kane winked towards Seth, “a little drink might help with sleep.”

Cicely set down her fork, and Kane hastily added, “I will buy two bottles of Lafite in exchange for any wine you have. Is that OK?”

Cicely looked toward the maid, “Do we have any cheap beer?”

The maid nodded, “Two cases in the storeroom.”

“Bring one up.”

Kane was speechless.

*

Kane was all about helping Seth sleep, but in the end, he was the one who ended up paralyzed on the couch clutching a bottle of wine.

Once Hugo finished his meal, Cicely had the maid take him upstairs. She glanced at Kane, mumbling nonsense on the sofa, a shadow crossing her expression. “Get him out of here before he ruins my carpet.”

With that, she turned to head upstairs.

“Cicely.”

She paused, her delicate hand resting on the banister.

Seth forced a smile, “Goodnight.”

Sounds of the dining room being tidied up mixed with Kane’s muffled chatter. After a moment, Cicely’s voice floated down, soft and delicate. “Goodnight.”

Seth’s heart skipped a beat. He had never realized how enchanting those words could be.

Kane slurred, “Cicely, I swear that I’ve never seen him making such a fool of himself. Damn hilarious…”

the stairs, Seth looked away from the man slumped on the couch, yanking him

choking…

a car, Seth not even allowing

Charlie couldn’t resist asking as he turned the car around. It wasn’t

happy, the entire company prospered. One man’s happiness affected the well-being of thousands. Though it was Mr.

slowly, “Do you want

taken aback,

nodded, “Then

himself. “What did that

*

Cicely opened the door. There stood Seth,

doorway, tilting her head slightly, “What’s

here to deliver Hugo’s

at him, saying

didn’t cook, so I thought I’d drop by

will but twenty bottles

moment, then turned and walked

*

The third day.

The fourth day.

The fifth…

least once a day for a meal. The gifts for Hugo piled up

are

and interacted with him with calm indifference. These things would have satisfied him in the past, but she never once mentioned

it up, because any mention

all that sensitivity and withholding disintegrated the day

“Well, ” she said, her tone laced with disbelief. “I didn’t think even you would have the nerve to show up here after

on Lana, his body coiling with an uneasy anticipation. “What’re you doing

raised an eyebrow, her gaze playful yet piercing. “Packing up some

the gift he brought

aside, Lana granted

for Hugo. Her expression remained neutral

buried in a picture book. Once blind, now that he could see, he dedicated hours each day to devouring

a pear. Hugo

the smile with a gentle voice, “You’re

natural part

Cicely and Seth, sensing the odd

and then act so coldly

her, she restrained any outward display,

without Lana’s departure being

was to stay

conversation dwindled, Lana gently touched

Hugo

early then. We have to

watched, his jaw

shuffled into his little slippers, and toddled upstairs with

disinterested and lazily content. “Was there something else?” she asked without looking

slightly as she yawned. His mouth remained tightly shut as he watched her for a moment longer.

could get a clear look at him, she was scooped up into his arms. Holding onto his shoulder,

stern, but it came

seemed to hear her clearly, though. “I’ll carry you

as he carried her to her room, laid her down, and removed her shoes. As soon as her head touched the

the bed, his voice husky. “Aren’t you going to take a

Cicely hummed a response.

to sleep without bathing,” he

her brow. “Can you just

for a moment longer before turning

he wanted to do; it was evident he was yearning to kiss her.

In the dim light, Cicely slowly opened her eyes and stared at

the mansion, gazing back at the closed door, Cicely’s delicate scent still lingering in his

times. But he

he do if

*

she had planned to bathe but instead slept straight through until dawn. She woke with a scowl, tossing the covers aside and

find the servants quietly tidying the living room. They looked surprised

change the bedding in my room,” she instructed.Books Chapters Are Daily Updated

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