The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Chapter 1866

“Yulia!”

“Yulia, honey.”

Elizabeth and Alyssa were startled by her sudden dash. With Alyssa’s mobility limited, Elizabeth quickly passed little

Anya into Royce’s arms, who was sitting nearby.

Elizabeth got up and hurried around the couch to check on Yulia, only to see a figure flash past her. Nathan was

already hot on Yulia’s heels. Elizabeth paused, then followed suit.b2

Alyssa watched anxiously toward the bathroom, “What in the world happened all of a sudden?”

Chloe furrowed her brow slightly, replaying the day’s events since she had seen Yulia. Her gaze finally settled on the

fruit bowl. She picked up a slice of mango and popped it into her mouth.

Mangoes can be quite the divisive fruit. Some adore them, while others can hardly stomach the flavor. But since

Yulia had chosen to eat one, it meant she wasn’t averse to mangoes. Yet, the reaction it provoked was suspicious.

The sweetness of the mango clung to her taste buds, exceptionally fragrant. As she swallowed, Chloe turned to look

at Damon, whose brow was deeply furrowed, his face clouded with a particularly nasty scowl.

Raising an eyebrow, a childish and ludicrous thought flashed through her mind. He couldn’t possibly be bothered by

this, could he? Considering how he had gloated over Nathan earlier, it wouldn’t be surprising if his petty competitive

streak was flaring up again.

With each person lost in their thoughts, Royce, suddenly left holding the child, sat back on the couch, cradling Anya

in one arm, his gaze emotionless as he examined her. Upon closer inspection, one could see a mix of surprise and

scrutiny in his eyes.

Anya hadn’t spent much time around him, and now sat quietly on his lap, looking up with wide, innocent eyes that

shimmered as she stared at Royce.

Royce’s impassivity and aloofness didn’t scare her. After a long stare-off, Anya’s mouth suddenly split into a grin,

revealing rows of tiny, bright teeth.

She propped herself against Royce’s belly, climbed up, and planted a kiss on his cheek. “Grandpa is so handsome.”

Caught off guard, a range of emotions flickered across Royce’s usually stoic face.

Grandpa?

His brow twitched. Although factual, why did he feel as if the title aged him by decades?

This little one truly was charming though, her ability to endear herself seemingly boundless.

She wasn’t like her father, who was either asking for a smack or a scolding every other day.

Grandpa it was, then. That day would come eventually.

With a slight tug at the corner of his mouth, Royce watched as Anya, after kissing him, settled down cross-legged

on his lap, facing him with a broad smile. He stretched out a hand, indulgingly pinching her rosy cheek. “If you don’t

want to smile, then don’t.”

Anya’s smile drooped slightly, her face the very picture of a well-behaved, pitiable child. “Handsome Grandpa. Is

Yulipop okay?”

Royce chuckled softly, “She’s fine.”

Anya blinked, “Really?”

“Mhm.”

Anya trusted Royce completely and beamed in relief. She gazed at Royce for a few seconds before exclaiming

happily, “Daddy, Uncle, and Grandpa, all so handsome.”

In his lifetime, Royce had only two sons and had never encountered such sweet flattery from a little girl. Her few

words had the power to bewilder even the usually composed Royce.

Handsome Grandpa, successfully charmed.

Chloe looked at Anya with a mixture of love and urgency. She truly wished for a sweet, warm, and cuddly daughter

of her own, just like Anya.

—

Yulia spent a while in the bathroom, getting rid of the little she had eaten for dinner.

Nathan came after her, supporting her back with his hands knotted in concern. He felt her neck for any sign of

fever but found none.

“What’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell anywhere specific?”

Yulia leaned against the wall, feeling weak after vomiting. She covered her mouth and slowly stood up. “Please,

step out.” She didn’t want Nathan to be offended by the smell.

But Nathan didn’t heed her request. Seeing that she wasn’t going to be sick again, he helped her over to the sink

and turned on the tap.

Yulia bent over to rinse her mouth with water. Nathan kept soothing her, watching her every move, his brow

furrowed, his expression grave.

Elizabeth asked with concern, “You looked off during dinner too, and you barely ate. Is it that the food didn’t agree

with you? Or is there something you can’t eat?”

Yulia shook her head, “No, I’m not picky and I don’t have any food aversions. Maybe I just got car sick on the way

here.”

Elizabeth nodded, “Car sickness can be awful. Why don’t you go upstairs and rest a bit? I’ll have the kitchen keep

some broth warm for you. You can have it whenever you feel up to eating.”

Elizabeth’s care and attention touched Yulia deeply. “Thank you.”

Elizabeth sighed softly, “What’s there to thank me for? I’ve spent my life raising two sons who give me nothing but

something of themselves and

only natural for me

it awkward for

the bathroom, a servant had already prepared some

“Drink this and then head upstairs

the hospital to have her checked out.” Nathan’s voice was unusually solemn and

room for argument.

turned to look at him, “I’m

sharp eyes, considered the situation and nodded, “Nathan’s right. It’s best to have a checkup

hospital.”

back and forth could be more trouble. Why don’t we

next door.” Chloe spoke in a subdued tone,

leaving the others somewhat

nodding in understanding, “Oh, that reminds

Dr. Jane to check on

nearby responded promptly

arm around Yulia as they settled onto

pushover demeanor that no

arched an eyebrow, shifting her position to lean

around Nathan. It seems your little brother has quite the

behind closed doors,

her words, he shot

to lift.

closer in his arms and teased in

all mapped

lips tightened into a straight

continued, “I bet Nathan’s going to tire of

frosty look. “Even if she has three sons, they

not even certain yet.”

and your negative thoughts; he’s your own brother. Can’t you hope for

that way, do you? Just comforting

might as well go up to bed,”

we could always have a few more ourselves.

for five,

narrowed his eyes, looking at her, “At least four hundred

Chloe blinked, confused, “What?”

the remaining four

four hundred

still taken

disappear.

times, are you planning an early demise? Besides, why calculate

need that for

her round belly, expressionless, and said

Chloe was flabbergasted.

I had, I would have made sure you didn’t

frowned at him, “Since it was an accident, maybe they

lips pursed slightly, and he felt

screwed. He’d

to Chloe and cleared his throat, whispering, “I do like

you like them, what’s

pinched her slightly swollen leg,

instant. She turned to look at him, her eyes

forehead to hers, “Let’s talk about more kids later,

into the world and getting you

exchange in the midst of everyone’s teeth-gritting

their blatant display of affection

Jane arrived shortly

surrounded by the family, holding a cup

Chloe, who was being clung to

approaching Yulia.

way, so Jane squatted down, Yulia giving her a faint, forced smile

her lips, “Give me

Yulia handed it over.

asking, “How long have you

“Just now.”

“About a week.”

was Elizabeth, cut

second was

Elizabeth paused, “What?”

“She’s not been eating well these past few days, but this is the first time she’s thrown

blinked, looking at Nathan, then at each other. When did this kid become so

noticing someone else’s appetite?

Impressive!

turned back as Elizabeth smacked Nathan on the

appeared on Jane’s mouth as she stood

eagerly, a mix of anxiety and

verdict?”

“She’s fine. Just make sure she’s well taken care of. In eight months,

chubby little grandchild.”

fell silent for a

shot up, “You mean…

“Yes, congratulations, you’re pregnant.”

“Oh my gosh!”

“Good heavens!”

and Granny clasped hands, nearly jumping for joy and spinning

Anya, looked up with a rare

Yulia and planted a firm

up and fixed his gaze

lifted an eyebrow and turned her

go. That goofball was at it

instant, as he realized that the fool was about to kick up a

got a little one on the way that’s been calling me ‘daddy’ from the womb—hahaha.

just amazing? She’s always

too, man. You’ve got another nephew on the way. And, my two big nephews

a big brother

out for once? What was

about having a child?!

happy occasion into a

into something that made

Chloe’s. Just as

had to ruin the moment, making them all want to give

to take it anymore, tugged at his shirt, “Nathan,

his unique bubble of joy, barely registered Yulia’s plea. Elizabeth, on

the back. The punch landed

coughing, only to find Elizabeth glaring at him, “Is

to suppress people’s happiness and make

with two more punches on his shoulder. “Yulia… being

brag about…

every pause, Elizabeth’s fist landed on Nathan, emphasizing her

and

help but feel amused. At such a moment, he still had

who had been watching with wide eyes,

being pregnant mean she’s got

cheek, his voice gentle, “Yes, Anya, you’re going to have a little brother or

soon.”

She clasped her little hands together, “Wow, Yulipop has a

be a sister.”

couldn’t help but smile and nod in agreement,

Anya.”

soon her little

going to have lots of brothers and sisters, huh? From Aunt’s

paused, then suddenly turned to Yulia, “How many babies does

question brought a halt to the conversation, as all

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