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.

serene,

and didn’t tell me.”

after a long pause, as if

turned to Mona.

felt a tingling sensation on her scalp. She opened her

“I… I forgot.”

silence,

the play in the activity room and would

in person!”

trembled, “I really

ass! You told me not to call

rose sharply, its cold

recoiled, tears spinning in

were equally

“Everyone knew except

always had a head start. Still

explain.”

lip, her hands clenched, unable to utter

had

she say? It was a direct confrontation with Morrison

then were impossible to justify

around Rose’s waist, while the other held

went to the original place that

looked at him, her gaze sliding inch

did you decide to change the venue

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

intense, “Was it your own decision, or did

suggest it?”

guilty, “Someone

“Who?”

met her gaze, his voice low, “Asking me

in a

you change the place last minute,

and he gave a

her waist, signaling her to help maintain

watched him, a faint smile playing on her

voice soft and distant.

go. I went to the place you initially chose, but no one was there. I

on your phone. When I finally did get through,

give me the address but neglected to mention

I thought she’d have informed the staff, but

you again, there was

Morrison’s grip paused.

I mentioned that winter of our

like today, with

afraid to leave for even a moment in case I

outside the

as the suppressed feelings from the past

a mist

emotions swelling in sync with

all night, afraid that

he embraced her, kissing

get your birthday gift ready, and it never

didn’t return to school

the new semester started, your attitude

explanation, and there was no chance for me to

and find

been wracking my brain, trying to figure out if I did anything to tick you

make you mess with me

stiff with the awkwardness of baring

front of Rose. “It’s just seeing you so calm, not

a change, it would’ve made my day.

birthday.”

confession was awkward, especially for Morrison, who was

one-upmanship. Neither had

new

just like he had

so much more awkward.

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

spirits lifted

few quick kisses on her forehead before

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