The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Chapter 1838

Mona shook her head, “Nothing, there was a misunderstanding about that thing.

I can explain.”

With the way she flustered now, all the unconfirmed suspicions that had haunted

Morrison for years seemed to coalesce into a stark revelation. It was the final

blow.

“Sure, since you’re scared of being wronged, you’re welcome to explain. If I’ve

indeed wronged you, rest assured, I’ll offer you a sincere apology.”

Rose spoke calmly, her emotions seemingly at bay. Back when she and Chloe

used to hang out, she always thought Chloe was too nonchalant when dealing

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with certain issues, as if the person being insulted, slandered, or disadvantaged

wasn’t her at all.

Now that it was Rose’s turn, she began to understand that indignation was

merely amusement for others.

Pain for the loved ones, joy for the foes. And that was exactly what the other

party wanted to see. Besides, getting too worked up seemed pointless and

beneath her. It made her look like a clown.d2

Most importantly, she had grown accustomed to it. After witnessing so much vile

talk, it took a lot to get under her skin. Like now, she was the picture of

composure, her mind unusually clear.

But against Rose’s tranquil demeanor, Mona was visibly rattled. She glanced at

Morrison and caught him staring at her, his narrowed eyes piercing.

Quickly looking away, she pressed her lips together, “We all used to have such

good times. I forgot.”

Rose’s lips twisted into a wry smile, laced with irony. “If that’s the reason, then

indeed…”

Morrison wasn’t deaf to the sarcasm. He wrapped his arm around her, turning

her to face him, his brows knitted tightly. “What are you trying to say? That

winter of our graduation year… you mean my birthday?”

Something struck a nerve, and he took a deep breath before continuing,

“Speaking of which, Rose, why didn’t you come to my birthday that year? Do

you know how long I waited for you?!”

A flicker passed through Rose’s eyes, “You waited for me?”

Morrison clenched his teeth, “The last birthday before graduation, and you stood

me up! You always came before, but why not the last time…”

“Morrison,” Rose interjected lightly, his grip on her waist tightening.

He realized something was amiss and quickly loosened his hold, awkwardly

rubbing her waist.

up, her expression serene, “You changed

and didn’t tell me.”

after a long pause,

to Mona. “You

sensation on her scalp. She opened

“I… I forgot.”

silence, Morrison’s expression turned ferocious.

rehearse the play

in person!”

trembled, “I really

You told me not to call

voice rose sharply, its cold

recoiled, tears spinning

others were equally frightened

watched her calmly. “Everyone knew except for me,

always had a head start. Still

explain.”

her hands clenched, unable

had

could she say? It was a direct

from back then were impossible to justify

Rose’s waist, while the other

went to the original place that

him, her gaze sliding inch by inch across his face, then

did you decide

lips pressed together, and he looked ashamed. “It was

“Was it

suggest it?”

looked guilty, “Someone else’s

“Who?”

met her gaze, his voice low, “Asking me to snitch in front

both in a tough spot, aren’t

Mona who suggested you change

he gave

her

on her

voice soft and distant.

go. I went to the place you

finally did get

address

staff, but I

you again,

Morrison’s grip paused.

you know why I mentioned that winter

birthday back then was just like today, with

for even a

outside the

as the suppressed feelings

a

Adam’s apple bobbed, his own emotions swelling

all night, afraid that if I left, you wouldn’t find

as he embraced her,

worked for over two months to get your birthday gift ready, and it never got

next day, and didn’t return to

time the new semester started,

there was

and find out

figure out if I did

make you

voice stiff with the awkwardness of baring

of Rose. “It’s just seeing

would’ve made my day.

birthday.”

awkward, especially for Morrison, who

constant one-upmanship. Neither had ever shown weakness to

this new vulnerability

guts just like he had at her product

much more awkward. But

her, he’d long since lost his shame. Why

at Morrison’s shirt, her spirits lifted

few quick kisses on her

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