The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Everyone fell silent at his words. How many times had they endured such thoughtless remarks?

Ugly? How could he say something like that. The baby was the spitting image of his father, even if the stubborn

man refused to admit it.

Molly bit her lip, her eyes flashing with frustration as she glared at Morrison. “That’s your son. And for the record,

you were even uglier when you were born.”

It seemed that it was true, Grandchildren were more precious to the grandparents than their own children.b2

Morrison appeared unfazed by their collective outrage. He pursed his lips and looked back at the baby.

Where was the chubby, cherubic infant he’d been promised? Instead, there was this wrinkled, red-faced little

creature, features barely defined. How could this be his offspring?

He sighed. Well, ugly or not, the kid was his flesh and blood. There was no denying that.

As if sensing his father’s disapproval, the baby in his swaddle stirred. His tiny fists clenched, his mouth puckered, as

if he were on the brink of tears.

Rose, sensing the impending meltdown, began to rock the infant gently. She leaned in and planted a soft kiss on his

forehead. “There, there, sweetie. Mommy loves you.”

The baby cooed softly, nuzzled his head against her, and settled down.

Rose’s smile was tender, her heart full. No one else could understand the rush of joy, love, and wonder she felt at

that moment.

As the “ugly little thing” calmed down at Rose’s soothing words, Morrison couldn’t help but feel surprised. Was the

baby really that sensitive? Or was it just Rose’s touch?

He was still scrutinizing the baby when Rose nudged him with her elbow. “Hand me my phone, will you? Chloe’s

dying to see the baby.”

Morrison, though irked by Rose’s interest in Chloe’s opinion, reached over to the nightstand and passed her the

phone.

Rose dialed up a video call, and within seconds, Chloe’s face appeared on the screen.

“Rose…”

by the phone for my call,

to joke was a relief to

smile, angling the camera toward the

the infant, who seemed to be

was an unmistakable resemblance to

over Chloe’s shoulder, catching a glimpse of the

glanced at him.

expression was unreadable as he straightened up. “He’s not exactly

back to the screen. “Well, the baby does have quite a bit of Morrison

that!” Rose’s indignant voice rang out. “He has gone too far. Chloe, you have to avenge me. I’m

“Of

wanted to hear her baby called ugly. Damon had crossed

other hand, was practically hopping mad. “Don’t think your kids will

call them ugly soon.”

as your kid. Genetics don’t lie. You can never catch

us.”

in. “Stop fighting. Morrison, you can’t call Chloe’s babies

the other beautiful, their children are bound to be attractive. So what if our son’s a

wife is

that, Damon snatched the phone from Chloe, his face stormier than ever.

already talked to Chloe about it. Her daughter is going to be

in-law.”

was icy. “That’s not happening. You’re

instantly, her tone sharp. “You don’t get a say in this. Chloe and I have already

not up for discussion.”

exchange, reached for Damon’s hand. “Let’s not fight. Rose just had a baby, and she’s

control of her emotions.”

deep breath, suppressing his anger, and tried to sound calm. “My daughter will remain

flared up.

of outrage startled Chloe. “What’s

shook, then refocused on the baby in Rose’s arms. “Chloe, look! My

and he’s

baby who had been peacefully asleep was now wide-eyed,

fixing his gaze on the

newborn, the baby did fascinate him, but the idea of

having designs on his daughter instantly

eyes, no man would ever be good

was tense, a palpable sense of rejection filled the air as Damon glared

before him.

camera for a

on

mischievous side eagerly

guy started flapping his tiny arms and legs, staring at

joyful grin.

short

covered her mouth in surprise, “Oh my God. The baby just smiled. Could it be that he smiled for

could utter a word, the camera feed was suddenly dominated by a “gigantic” head

frame.

witnessed his own son’s beaming smile. “Do you even