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.

Molly’s gaze towards him still carried a hint of pity.

he had

Rose company for a

she returned, she headed straight for the

to his culinary creation, having

skills had surged in recent

set his mind to, he’d excel at it. As

it was her. He held her hand for a moment before turning

meeting in

are you here?” he

a kiss, which he

released her, her cheeks flushed

He groped her waist and asked her

catching so much flak because of

holding onto his shirt.

me?” Morrison

worried you might start taking it

a tally. Once you

collect on

in his eyes,

she possessed, caught her off

the hand on her waist tightened a

again, his voice

months. This is unbearable…”

permissible during pregnancy, he

overdo it. After an elaborate speech

basically

acted sooner, and not taking full

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

him night and day, indulging in the ecstasy of

words sent Rose’s heart pounding wildly. Her face

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

restless.”

else but you stirs me up?” he countered, his

I should stay away from you more, then

about these things all the

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

not even

her hands unconsciously smoothing over

weren’t this horny

out of reach. Out of sight, out

ensnared him completely, leaving him without a shred of

there, in front

were interrupted by the delightful aroma wafting from the

she asked, leaning

stew. You’ll love it,” he

“When will it be

wait.”

minutes,” he said,

together, watching the pot

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

they were still here.”

no need to come out. We won’t disturb your lovey-dovey

her voice tinged with

turned around to see Megan

eyes fixed on

Mom, what brings you down

being cooped up upstairs any

accident happening at a time

turned a fiery

rascal. Keep it in your pants.”

bear to scold Rose, so she turned and gave Morrison a piece of

mind.

pressed his lips together, feeling a

with them now. Once they started, there was

to it. He just hoped they would leave

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

fly by in the blink

and you can handle three more

rib Morrison. She shot him

eyes filled with warning.

seeing Megan and Molly out, Rose

she settled on the living room couch, full

scrolling through her

sat beside her, catching a glimpse of

screen.

that game of hers again.

expressed his displeasure about this, but Rose

you love me

do with them. Behave, will

to

very well keep complaining. And he didn’t

her. After all, she was his little queen. She said to stop fussing,

the time to explain

for