The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

The fax machine beside Chloe suddenly rang, its shrill beeping breaking the silence of the room.

Chloe’s eyes flickered with curiosity as she stood up and approached the machine.

With her hand resting on it, her gaze fixed on the paper that lay quietly there, she hesitated for a moment, but

eventually picked it up.

The paper listed advice for expectant mothers, common worries intermingled with old wives’ tales. Chloe skimmed

through them, each point resonating with a mix of truth and superstition: “b2

1. Avoid Fear: Many women harbor a fear of childbirth, which can affect their eating and sleeping habits, and even

hinder their body’s natural stress responses, delaying the onset of labor.

2. Avoid Impatience: Some expectant mothers grow anxious for labor to begin, especially as their due date

approaches. They fail to understand that there’s a window of time around the due date when labor can naturally

begin.

3. Avoid Carelessness: Some women take their pregnancy too lightly, finding themselves ill-prepared when labor

starts, leading to panic and mistakes.

4. Avoid Exhaustion: Both physical and mental fatigue should be avoided during pregnancy. It’s important to reduce

activity and ensure adequate rest.

5. Avoid Laziness: Some women, fearing miscarriage or premature birth, become overly sedentary. This can lead to

a more difficult delivery.

6. Avoid Worry: Negative emotions can impact the smooth progress of childbirth.

7. Avoid Loneliness: Expectant mothers often feel nervous before delivery and crave encouragement and support,

especially from their partners.

8. Avoid Hunger: Given the physical demands of childbirth, it’s crucial for them to eat well before labor to maintain

their strength.

9. Avoid Travel: It’s best to avoid long trips, especially by car or boat. Because various conditions are restricted

during the journey, experiencing difficult childbirth is a dangerous situation that may jeopardize the safety of both

mother and child.

10. Avoid Medication: Childbirth is a natural process, and usually, medication isn’t needed. Misusing drugs or

resorting to induction without medical advice can have severe consequences.”

Chloe read through the list meticulously, a heartfelt smile spreading across her face as she bit her right index

finger. She knew this was how it would be. She was aware of the fears and concerns that could plague an expectant

mother, and she was doing her best to avoid them, but even with all her preparation, she couldn’t be completely

indifferent.

when Rose had brought up the topic, Chloe had felt a surge of nerves herself.

become a habit. When she had mentioned her concerns to him in the morning, she had

When he came out of the

the cigarette he’d had earlier, Chloe couldn’t help but smirk. It seemed he

the machine,

appeared in the doorway.

ready in a bit. Why don’t you

soft laugh, “I’ve

legs, which were swollen and sore from the pregnancy.

concern lacing

a playful smile, Chloe stepped forward and slipped her arm through his, “Looks like you’ll have to give me

good leg massage later.”

curved into a gentle

“Okay.”

made their way down the stairs, Damon suddenly asked, “Do you

friend’s delivery?”

“What kind

for a birth photography service,

moment

expecting him to be aware

he reminded her gently. “If you’re interested, I can ask

raised an eyebrow, “Wouldn’t we need Rose’s consent

it to her,” he said

tricky part might be

“Do you really think Morrison’s

the expectant mother’s wishes were paramount. If

no choice but

thought of

together, “Do you want

nodded, “I’ll talk to Rose about

“Hmm,” Damon

up the idea to Rose. Considering the

immediately without much thought.

a

is pretty common, but usually, it’s up to the Witt

wife instead of meddling in someone else’s business? Or maybe you’ve taken a fancy

teased over the

face darkened instantly, “Do you want to keep your hospital running or

alright! Just joking. No need to get all worked

more words on the doctor, Damon got straight to the point, “Start recording from the

out anything after she enter the delivery room before you send it

of recording

sure you want that part

watch another woman

with Damon for shooting this video

you’re the boss. We’ll

up the phone, Damon pocketed his phone and glanced up.

stepped down the stairs and walked

—

until her due date, Rose had the photographer set up the camera in her

arrived earlier than

stressed. He stayed with Rose every day, not daring

eyes. He

company’s

was there like a sentinel.

even get started on the

the elasticity of the cervix –

necessity, practically feeling like he should be the

only possible. But alas, it was Rose who had