The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Ever since he had confessed his feelings, he’d become a hermit of sorts,

spending most of his days tinkering in the kitchen, crafting all manner of comfort

food—from hearty meatloaf to creamy mashed potatoes—eager to please her

every craving.

If he wasn’t fussing over some recipe, he’d be pacing by her side, bombarding

her with questions about everything and nothing at all. The only time he ever

seemed to detach himself was to huddle in his home office, sifting through a pile

of paperwork from the company.

Nights were another story. They were tangled in sheets, his hands wandering,

as if he were trying to memorize every inch of her. And boy, did he run hot. In

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the chill of winter, she would often wake in a sweat, overheated from his

furnace-like body.

It didn’t take long for Rose to feel smothered. He was just too clingy.

In response, she threw herself into a slew of activities. Swimming lessons,

which Morrison insisted on teaching himself, were a success, and within days

she was cutting through water with the ease of a natural. He followed her, albeit

reluctantly, to prenatal classes. They went through the motions every expectant

parent did—changing clothes, swapping diapers, bathing—a whole new world

for Morrison.

Initially, he felt embarrassed, but once he realized he was just one of many guys

there, he relaxed. Sometimes, he’d even puff his chest out in pride when he

mastered a task quicker than the others, much to Rose’s bemusement. She

never thought she’d see this side of Morrison, but despite sometimes feeling

overwhelmed by his attentiveness, she couldn’t help but be touched.d2

He was changing, all for her.

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As her belly grew, so did the discomfort and mood swings. Morrison often found

himself on the receiving end of her unpredictable temper, subjected to the silent

treatment or an icy glare that seemed to come out of nowhere.

This passive-aggressive mastery was her weapon of choice.

Megan would swing by every so often, laden with nutritious treats for Rose and

a good-natured scolding for Morrison. According to her, he could do no right,

and Morrison, well, he just sucked it up and carried on.

One particular day, he made the mistake of leaving the bedroom window wide

open, and boy, did he hear about it.

“Ventilation’s all good and well,” Megan lectured, “but you’re practically

unhinging the window. What if Rose walks in and catches a cold from this draft?

Do you have any idea how dangerous that is for a pregnant woman? Do you

think they’re as robust as you, tumbling around like a bear?”

Rose glanced silently at Morrison, pursing her lips. A bear, really?

Morrison didn’t argue with Megan. Instead, he glanced at Rose and excused

himself, “I’ve got a pot roast in the oven. Better check on it.”

His expression was unreadable, perhaps a sign he’d grown accustomed to the

scolding.

left, Molly’s gaze towards him still carried a hint

bed, now he had to lie in

Molly kept Rose company for

restroom. When she returned, she

tending to his culinary creation, having just sealed

skills had surged

to, he’d excel

her. He held her hand for

their eyes meeting in a

here?” he

kiss, which he deepened, taking control.

released her, her cheeks

asked her the question

so much

holding onto his shirt.

for me?” Morrison raised an

might start taking it out on me one day,” she replied,

solemnly, “Well, I’m keeping a tally. Once you give birth, I’ll

collect on

again; the shyness in his eyes,

caught her

hand on her

voice husky. “I have to endure another

months. This is unbearable…”

it’s permissible during pregnancy, he had been warned by

last check-up not to overdo

basically canceled his

having acted sooner, and not taking full advantage

after their marriage. It would have been best if

night and day, indulging

heart pounding wildly. Her face turned

a beat at his words. “You… you’re always

restless.”

me up?” he countered,

spine. “Maybe I should stay away from you more, then you wouldn’t

things

playfully, “I won’t allow it. Wherever you go, I go. Can’t

not even

softly, her hands

this horny

out of reach. Out

ensnared him completely, leaving him without a shred of selfcontrol. How

in front

were interrupted by the delightful aroma wafting

asked,

love it,”

eagerly. “When will it be

wait.”

said, wrapping his arms around her as

together, watching the pot

“Oh

they were still here.”

here, no need to come out. We

from the doorway, her

turned around to see Megan and Molly standing

fixed on

what brings you down

stand being cooped up upstairs any longer. You two carry

don’t want an accident

turned a fiery

that? You rascal. Keep it in your

she turned and gave Morrison a

mind.

feeling a shade embarrassed. “Got

feel like arguing with them now. Once they started, there was

to it. He just hoped

satisfied with his compliant attitude, “Well, it’s only three

most. It’ll fly by in the blink of an eye. You’ve made it

you can handle three more

never missed a chance to rib Morrison.

eyes filled with warning.

Megan and Molly out, Rose could finally indulge

bowl of stew. Then she settled on the living room couch,

through

finished tidying up and sat beside her, catching

screen.

of hers again. He

about this, but

you love

nothing to do with them. Behave, will ya? Stop

he have to be for her to

comment, he couldn’t very well

his little queen. She said to stop fussing, so

took the time to

on her phone for a