The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Chapter 1779

Alyssa cast a doubtful glance at them, “What’s up with you two? Strangers now?”

Robin snapped back to reality, forcing an awkward smile, “Mother, what brings you here?”

“What? I can’t see my own son now?”

Robin pursed his lips. “I’m happy to see you, mother”

Alyssa sighed inwardly. Her son could sometimes be too serious, not the type to handle jokes well. “Tve finally managed to divorce. Came over to celebrate with a meal “c2

Robin took a moment, glancing at the expressionless Royce, then back at his mother’s demeanor from start to finish. She seemed oblivious to the recent happenings. He relaxed a little upon realizing this, quickly saying, ‘I’ll have the cooks prepare something right away.”

“No need I’ll cook today and prepare the dishes you used to love”

Robin looked surprised, unable to believe what his mother just said. ‘No, no need

“Don’t worry I won’t make it too spicy I guess with age, tastes change the most

“But your health.

“I know my limits “Hannah gave him a reassuring nod and guided Alyssa inside

Robin stood there looking at Royce, lips moving but no words forming

Royce merely held Elizabeth close, giving him an indifferent look before entering the house.

Robin stood outside for a moment longer before following them in His wife had grown accustomed to life in Hong Kong and had returned there after just a few days here He had been busy with work and had been living alone. The villa was large but simply furnished. Most of his time was spent at Harper’s Mansion Sometimes he even stayed overnight at the office so the house rarely felt lively

Alyssa looked around, feeling a pang of sympathy Elizabeth was also surprised by his living conditions

Though Robin always kept his concerns to himself, his intentions were not hard to figure out. Since he had the intention to fight for the Harper family it was surprising to see him leading such a simple life

“What are you thinking? You are a Harper after all. Why live so frugally? Alyssa was displeased with his current state, “We work hard to earn money so we can enjoy life You’re at an age where you should be enjoying life. We spend the first half of our lives working for ourselves, the second half for our kids. Your kids are doing great, your life should be fulfilled. You need to let go of whatever’s troubling you”

Alyssa was blunt, but her words were somewhat subtle. He was a man after all, and she worried that being too harsh might hurt his pride

Robin merely nodded. “You’re night, Mother As long as the kids are happy I should be content”

“Glad you understand it’s not too late”

The living room fell silent for a moment. Not just Alyssa, even Elizabeth sensed the unusual atmosphere “What’s wrong? Why the long face now? Is something bothering you?”

Robin shook his head. “No.”

Alyssa was a bit upset. Even if there was, you probably wouldn’t tell me. I’ll head to the kitchen. You two brothers should catch up.”

Robin tightened his lips. “Take care, Mother”

Elizabeth was still puzzled, but she followed Alyssa to the kitchen to help

chair beside him, brewed the coffee and pushed the cup in front of Royce Royce’s

was a

didn’t respond The atmosphere in the room was frosty

his tea. He stood up and said, “Let’s

his cup and followed silently

walkway towards a garden, surrounded by

you sorted everything

out. I don’t want to

Do you really think disappearing without a trace is a good

not Robin was silent for a moment before he finally said, “I’ll tell them I’m going on a business trip, expanding the Harper family’s market.

passes Royce

surrounded by neatly arranged pines and cypresses. Even in the harsh winter, they were lush and

settle down. And I hope you and Damon can keep

gazes “You realize what

he felt a punch to his face, causing him to stumble and finally fall

Royce. He had never seen his brother, who always kept

more than just being irate. The cold emanating from him was almost lethal

“I’m sorry”

his stomach. Tell me, what exactly have you done?

his face contorted in a grimace with a thin trail of blood trickling from the corner of his

Chapter 1779

pained expression on his

“I’m sorry”

“Smack!”

You want to prove yourself? I could give you opportunities! But do you really need to msort to such

the same blood. Do you realize that? What the hell is going on in your

atrocious actions?

shares, you’ve resorted to

consequences when everything comes to light? How are Mom and Dad supposed to live with this? You asked me to take care of them. Do you think you have the

tightly “Other than Tm sorry I have nothing else to

punched to the ground once again.

simply not worth it You almost destroyed your own son’s life for your own selfish

and slowly

silent with Royce leaving first after straightening his

moment before following

there Seeing Royce, she stepped forward clearly displeased. “Where have you guys teen? ) just prepared

Robin who had just come in Even though most of Royce’s punches landed on Robin’s stomach, the first punch had landed on his

In their family, only Royce would dare to lay a hand on Robin, However, Royce simply took her arm and led her away his face taut

to his bedroom alone. He sat by the bed, silently applying the ice to his face. His gaze was foxed on a certain spot. unblinking, his mind seemingly blank It was hard to tell

until a maid knocked on his door to tell him dinner was ready

his face had subsided, it hadn’t completely disappeared. The bruised area was still

his face. She glanced at Royce but didn’t say anything Instead she picked up some of Robin’s favourite food and put it

a little. After all, they weren’t young anymore, and she sincerely hoped

took a bite

it Alyssa asked expectantly

‘Its