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

was a relief to Chloe. “How

Rose replied with a smile, angling the camera

the infant, who seemed to be sleeping peacefully. Though his

there was an unmistakable resemblance

Chloe’s shoulder, catching a glimpse of

glanced at him. “What’s with the

he straightened up. “He’s

her attention back to the screen. “Well, the baby does

has gone too far.

hesitation, Chloe nodded. “Of course, I

all, no mother wanted to hear her baby called ugly. Damon had crossed a

think your kids will be

call them ugly soon.”

furrowed. “No way they could be as ugly as your kid.

us.”

in. “Stop fighting. Morrison, you can’t

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

future wife is gorgeous, I

the phone from Chloe, his face stormier than ever. “Who’s your

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

in-law.”

was icy. “That’s

sharp. “You don’t get a say in

not up for discussion.”

the exchange, reached for Damon’s hand. “Let’s not fight. Rose just

control of her emotions.”

his anger, and tried to sound

up.

cry of outrage startled Chloe. “What’s

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

he’s woken

and indeed, the baby who had been peacefully asleep

before fixing his

newborn, the baby did fascinate him,

his daughter instantly

Damon’s eyes, no man would ever be good enough for his

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

before him.

had been fixated on the smartphone camera for a good while, his lower lip trembling,

was on the

his mischievous side eagerly anticipating the impending

started flapping his tiny arms and legs, staring

joyful grin.

nothing short of charming

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

word, the camera feed was suddenly dominated by a

frame.

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