The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Chapter 1821

Winston arched an eyebrow as he entered the cozy kitchen, a smile on his lips. “Congrats on the new pad, Rose”

“Thanks a lot.”

“Except that your neighbor is still me

Rose smiled and said. “Actually, I owe you one for scouting this place out for me”

She shut the door behind them, following Winston into the kitchen. It’s kinda ironic, isn’t it? I invite you over to The R City, and you end up finding my new digs ‘c2

Winston placed the grocery bag on the countertop, a smirk playing on his face. “Well, when it comes to social connections, us guys have a bit of

an edge”

He couldn’t shake the guilt he felt towards her. That damned witch Chloe, always assigning tasks and then skirting the blame when things went

south

“Why don’t you hang back while I get things sorted? I’ll give you a holler when it’s ready.”

“You sure you don’t need a hand?”

She shook her head, her voice light. “The world’s simplest meal is just stew.”

Winston didn’t press further.

True to her word, it wasn’t long before Rose called him to the dining room. Stepping in, Winston couldn’t help but marvel. Women were truly magical creatures – in such a short time, she’d transformed the entire table into a feast. The pot in the center bubbled with inviting steam, casting a cozy glow around the room.

“All set already?”

“It’s just a matter of washing some veggies. Have a seat.”

He did as told, watching as Rose busied herself with adding food to the pot and adjusting the heat. It wasn’t long before she served him a plate of food

Winston watched her careful movements, a mysterious smile playing on his face.

“Back at Summit Ridge University, there was this girl whom no one dares to provoke. She was elegant, delicate, and assertive It’s hard to believe that the once famous figure on campus, known for her charisma, has now become so homely, especially with such a caring nature”

Rose paused, setting the fork aside. “Nobody owes me anything. And no one has the obligation or duty to look after me You’ve got to have some life skills, or you’ll starve living alone”

He looked at her for a moment longer, then picked up his fork, diving into the stew with enthusiasm. “Hmm, this is genuinely both healthy and convenient – and delicious to boot. There’s nothing quite like this.”

She burst out laughing, caught off guard by his praise. “Arent you exaggerating a bit?”

The taste is spot–on, and if we’re being honest, it’s all thanks to the chef”

Rose rolled her eyes, feigning annoyance “You’re laying it on thick. Can’t you be a bit more genuine?”

“It’s all heartfelt, really I ran it through my mind several times before saying it. If I kept it in any longer, my thoughts would’ve started to tre

With her back of her hand pressed to her forehead, Rose laughed uncontrollably, her shoulders shaking with the effort to contain herself. “Men

are natural liars”

Winstons lips curled into a slight smile as he watched her “Your veggies are ready”

glanced at the pot,

hospital staff didn’t dare stop Morrison as he stormed out his assistant trailing behind, trying to offer was

given his qonation. But

at breakneck speed only to find it shrouded in darkness. A frown creased his bion. He watched the spare key bum flower pot by the

he opened the door, it was pitch dark. The absence of light was a bad omen. He alwa but now it was

his shoes as he made

he found it empty along with the guest rooms and

living room

but his bedroom was

he realized that all of Roses belongings were gone her laptop her notes, the trinkets on her deak, even her parenting books The closet was bare of her clothes, and the bathroom was emptied of her personal

hairdryer, even the comb and harpes – absolutely everything of hers was gone, nothing wa left behind.

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shoes, her dog, and all her decorative pieces. In the

had vanished.

took out his phone, his call log flooded with Rose’s name. Most of the calls didn’t go through, except

The sofa…

he dialed the number,

boiling pot. Her hands moved a bit faster at the sound, and Winston set down his fork to answer it “Let me take care of that. You get the

sure you know how?”

her. “You gotta give me

to the living room. The caller ID

it now?”

you?” Morrison’s voice was eerily calm, a stark contrast to his usual temper. This calmness made his underlying cold fury

“At home”

could finish, Morrison cut

a few seconds. “You’ve been discharged?”

of a windless lake but the ice of a frozen sea, every word heavy with

chill

you’re out of the hospital, we should no longer delay our divorce. Everything has been said. It’s a good thing for both of us, so let’s get it over with. Besides, someone

I could. There’s not much left to say. I don’t want to make an

“You think

not trying to hide from you. After all, in R City, you have the power to find

she could finish, Morrison

stared at the phone that had disconnected on its own, furrowed her

dining

looked up at her and served her some

fork, knowing Winston

“Yeah”

willing to

made me do wrong in the first place. I’ve been dragging my feet until now. But the longer it goes on, the more I feel I’m just torturing myself. I tried, and I had what I wanted Letting go is best for everyone.”

the overly calm woman, a flicker of alarm in his heart. Indeed, when a woman made up her mind, it wa

to others, even more so

phone and immediately dialed his

“Mr Witt?”

where Rose is right now”

by Momsong icy tone, couldn’t grasp the request right away

“Are you deaf?

replied. ‘Il find out right

blinked before it hit him, and he quickly

sight to behold

the dinner, Winston didn’t linger and soon left. A single man and woman alone at night can be awkward, and it seemed prudent not

if you need anything I’m just across the hall. Take

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