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.

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

his bed, now he

and Molly kept Rose company for

restroom. When she returned, she headed

his culinary creation,

had surged in

he set his mind to, he’d excel at it. As Rose

was her. He held her hand for a moment

her, their eyes meeting

are you here?” he asked, his voice

leaned in for a kiss, which he deepened, taking

released her, her

asked her

been catching so much

holding onto his shirt.

me?”

start taking it out on me one

a tally. Once you give

on every bit of

again; the shyness in his eyes, which she

caught her

and the hand on her waist tightened

down to kiss her again, his voice husky. “I have

months. This is unbearable…”

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

overdo it.

doctor basically

not having acted sooner, and not taking full advantage

months after their marriage. It would have been best if he

and day,

words sent Rose’s heart pounding wildly. Her face turned an even

her heart skipping a beat

restless.”

you stirs me up?” he countered, his touch sending

I should stay away from

things all the

allow it. Wherever you go, I go. Can’t

not

her hands unconsciously smoothing

this

of reach. Out of sight, out of

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

in front of him, every

were interrupted by the delightful aroma

asked, leaning

stew. You’ll love it,” he assured

inhaled the scent and nodded eagerly. “When will

wait.”

minutes,” he said, wrapping his arms around her as

together, watching the

Rose’s eyes widened in realization. “Oh no. Megan and

they were still here.”

here, no need to come out. We won’t disturb your lovey-dovey time.”

doorway, her

see

fixed on

what brings you

upstairs any longer. You two carry

an accident happening

turned

rascal. Keep it in your pants.”

scold Rose, so she turned and gave Morrison a

mind.

lips together, feeling a

didn’t feel like arguing with them now.

just

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

It’ll fly by in the blink

you can handle three more

chance to rib Morrison. She shot him a

eyes filled with warning.

out, Rose

of stew. Then she settled

through her

sat beside

screen.

that game of hers again. He

expressed his displeasure about this, but

love me

nothing to do with

how whipped did he have to be for her to

very well

her. After all, she was his little queen.

she took the time to explain things to

on her phone for a while, but he couldn’t stand