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…”

weren’t waiting by the phone for my

enough to joke was a relief to

Rose replied with a smile, angling the camera toward the baby.

camera finally focused on the infant, who seemed to

was an unmistakable resemblance to

catching a glimpse of the baby on the screen, and

him. “What’s with

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

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

out. “He has gone too far. Chloe, you have to avenge

hesitation, Chloe nodded. “Of course, I

wanted to hear her baby called ugly. Damon had

practically hopping mad. “Don’t think your kids will be any prettier. And

call them ugly soon.”

be as ugly as your kid. Genetics don’t lie. You can

us.”

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

other beautiful, their children are bound to be attractive. So what if our

long as his future wife is gorgeous, I won’t worry about how

from Chloe, his face

“Little Moon. I’ve already talked to Chloe about it. Her daughter is going to be

in-law.”

voice was icy. “That’s not happening.

sharp. “You don’t get a say in this. Chloe and I have

not up for discussion.”

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

control of her emotions.”

a deep breath, suppressing his anger, and tried to

up.

cry of outrage

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

he’s woken

to Damon, and indeed, the baby who had been peacefully asleep

his gaze on

watched, a strange feeling stirring within him. As a newborn, the baby did fascinate him, but the idea of

on his daughter instantly

would ever be good enough for

tense, a palpable sense of rejection filled the air as

before him.

a good while, his

was on the

eyebrow, his mischievous side eagerly

his tiny arms and legs, staring at

joyful grin.

was nothing short of charming and

“Oh my God. The baby just smiled. Could it be that he

camera feed was suddenly

frame.

in closer, his face darkening as he witnessed his own son’s beaming smile. “Do