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.

her expression serene, “You changed

and didn’t tell me.”

a long

turned to Mona. “You

felt a tingling sensation on her scalp. She opened her

“I… I forgot.”

seconds of silence, Morrison’s expression

going to rehearse the play in the

in person!”

trembled, “I really

You told me not to call

its

spinning in her

were equally

except for me, Mona, if

you’ve always had a head start. Still feel wronged? You can

explain.”

clenched, unable

gaze had barely lingered

was a direct confrontation with

were impossible to justify

hooked around Rose’s waist, while

you went to

sliding inch

you decide to

pressed together, and he looked ashamed. “It

pressed him, her gaze intense, “Was it your

suggest it?”

looked guilty, “Someone

“Who?”

low, “Asking me to snitch in front of

us both in a tough spot,

you change the place last

and he gave a barely

her to help maintain his

on her lips before she

voice soft and distant.

place you initially chose, but no one

you on your phone. When I finally did get through, it

me the address but neglected to

staff, but I was turned away

you again, there

Morrison’s grip paused.

I mentioned that winter of our graduation year?

birthday back then was just like today, with

afraid to leave for even

outside the

suppressed feelings

a mist

emotions swelling in sync with

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

as he embraced her, kissing her

to get your birthday gift ready, and it never got

and didn’t return to school until after the New

new semester started, your

any explanation, and there was no chance for me to

and find out what

trying to figure out if I did anything

your birthday, to make you mess with me like

Morrison replied, his voice stiff

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

it would’ve made my day. That’s why I wanted to celebrate

birthday.”

confession was awkward, especially for Morrison,

constant one-upmanship. Neither had ever shown

and this new vulnerability

just like

so much more awkward. But what was the difference?

long since lost his shame. Why started being coy

Morrison’s shirt, her spirits lifted

on her forehead before stepping

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