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.

looked up, her expression serene, “You

and didn’t tell me.”

froze, then after a long pause, as

Mona.

a tingling sensation on her scalp. She opened

“I… I forgot.”

of silence,

you were going to rehearse the play in the activity

in person!”

trembled, “I really

ass! You told me not

sharply, its cold fury almost

tears spinning in her eyes,

equally frightened into

watched her calmly. “Everyone knew except

had a head start. Still feel wronged?

explain.”

clenched, unable to utter a word. She

gaze had

a direct confrontation with Morrison and

were

had one hand hooked around Rose’s waist, while the other held

slender arm. “So, you went to the original place that

gaze sliding inch by inch across his face,

return, “Why did you

lips pressed together, and he looked

him, her gaze intense, “Was it

suggest it?”

looked guilty, “Someone

“Who?”

gaze, his voice low, “Asking me

us both in a

it was Mona who suggested you change the place last minute,

and he gave

waist, signaling her to help

a faint smile playing on her lips before she spoke

voice soft and distant.

go. I went to the place you

your phone. When I finally

did give me the address

informed the staff, but I was turned away at

you again, there was

Morrison’s grip paused.

I mentioned that winter

then was just like today, with heavy

afraid to leave for even a moment in case I

the

voice shook as the suppressed feelings from the past

a

own emotions

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

words trailed off as he embraced her, kissing her forehead,

two months to get your birthday gift ready, and it never

the next day, and didn’t return to school

the new semester started, your

explanation, and there was no chance for me to

find

figure out if I

your birthday, to make you mess with me

Morrison replied, his voice stiff

in front of Rose. “It’s just seeing you

made my day. That’s

birthday.”

was awkward, especially for Morrison, who was used

one-upmanship. Neither had ever shown weakness to

this new vulnerability felt

guts just like he had at

felt so much more awkward. But what

since lost his shame. Why started being coy

her spirits lifted

few quick kisses on her forehead

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