The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Chapter 1812

The door creaked open, and all eyes turned to the source of the unexpected knock

“Excuse me, is this Mr Morrison’s residence? A woman’s voice floated in tentatively

Amid the hush of the room, the woman at the threshold hesitated, her gaze finally settling on the cluster of people inside. She seemed taken aback by the crowd, her eyes betraying a flicker of surprise

Мола

At the sight of Mona, a chill swept through Roses heart, colder than anything she’d felt before. Even with the recent vows they had exchanged, Morrisons indifference toward her had never stung as sharply as it did now c2

Of all the times, of all the places, Mona should not have appeared here, in the home she shared with Morrison

Momson’s brow furrowed at the sight of Mona His tone though still strained was noticeably softer than before

“What brings you here?” he asked his voice laced with a hint of restraint

Caught in an awkward moment, Mona stepped inside, hesitating Theard you were ill and hospitalized last night, and when I went to the hospital today, they said you had been discharged. So I came to see how you were doing I was worried.

Rose stood firm, refusing to show weakness before Mona. Her pride wouldn’t allow it. She might accept defeat in her private moments, but she would never let Mona see

her crumble

How did Mona know where she and Momson lived? Unless Monson had told her But why would he? They had never discussed their home address in such detail

Trying to keep her composure, Rose closed her eyes briefly convincing herself that Momson had no reason to share such information with Mona Winston, who’d been quietly observing let out a derisive snort, pulling Rose back to the painful reality.

All her anger at Momson, all her feelings for him seemed to wither in that instant. What was she holding on to?

Mona had a stronghold in Momson’s heart–Rose knew that She had told herself to try, to persist, to love Manson more openly, believing that her earnest affections would eventually yield even the smallest of reciprocations.

For a moment, she had thought they were on the right track. Living under the same roof, they could be like any other couple–a world of their own, intimate and unguarded.

But then Morrison had casually insinuated something unspeakable between her and Winston. How could she not care? How could she not feel reduced to nothing?

Would he have said such things if Mona were in her place? Rose doubted it

She took a deep breath and, as she exhaled her eyes met Morrisons–empty, devoid of sorrow, joy, or anger, and yet brimming with indescribable emotions

As she opened her mouth to speak, Winston’s hand found hers “You need to calm down Come with me”

Confused, she looked at him, but Winston was already guiding her towards the door

Morrison’s eyes darkened, his hand reaching out for Rose, but Winston intercepted.

“Once you ve sorted out your issues, we can talk about Rose Winston said pointedly “Remember what I said earlier. it’s important”

regretted her choices, Winston would be the

wouldn’t allow Winston to just whisk Rose away. “You

Morrison intervened ‘Mr Winston please take Rose out of here. We have some matters to

concern Winston’s words had stirred in her, Mrs. Morrison preferred that Rose find solace with him if Morrison couldn’t settle things with Mona. No woman could tolerate her

Morrison couldn’t clear the air, then letting go was the

name–a stern warning in just a word.

consequences

to an unwelcome guest.

hand and said softly. “I need some air

woman’s womed gaze met hers Rose,

mustered a half–hearted smile Make yourself at

simple phrase cared an unintended weight, hinting at a future where

grabbed her coat and stepped out into the crisp air closing the door behind her. The sight of her retreating

in his chest as he was about to step forward and follow, but Mona suddenly spoke

and his gaze, which had been fixed on the door, shifted to

expression didnt lighten. Tm fine How did

low mocking chuckle, Tve got

towards him, but Winston just flashed him a grin. “You seem to

matter of priorities

was crystal clear to Megan and Molly

himself, or perhaps he fancied himself to have

gain, let go of

without a moments hesitation

were the only sows left in the liang room, a wave of embarrassment washed over

a glance at the elderly lady standing behind Momson, her

looked unmistakably frightened

face a thundercloud, took a couple of steps forward with her cane, her demeanor icy with indignation.

time no

her lip. “It’s been a

we’d never cross paths again

twisted uncomfortably, “Neither did I expect to bump into you here.”

do and where it’s appropriate to go! Do you realize

rushed to the hospital last night and I was worned so

voice still laced with a poised

daughter in law’s home. I’m not sure how you found your way here but this place is open to everyone except you specifically You are Momson’s ex–girlfriend and he is a married man now Your very presence could shatter a perfectly happy home hurting innocent people Even if there’s nothing between you two now how do you expect his current wife to feel about you being here? Moreover Mons, you have no right, no standing to worry about

ever spoken, directly echoing the sentiments Megan had always held

attempt at a rebuttal

tears. “Does our past

was devoid of the sympathy that usually characterized her, nodding coldly as if

been a relationship, there can be no friendship. How many people

Momson, but

friends after parting ways are either afraid to bum bridges for their benefit still harbor ulterior motives

Without real emotional input, they can easily maintain a friendship Otherwise, there’s no such

dismissive glance, then slowly