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

of themselves and bring home a couple of daughters-in-law.

daughters, it’s only natural for me to care and dote on them, isn’t

for Yulia to keep

prepared some warm water. Elizabeth

this and then head upstairs

the hospital to have her checked out.” Nathan’s

room for argument.

to look at him, “I’m

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

hospital.”

Yulia just got car sick, didn’t she? The back and forth could be more trouble. Why don’t we have Jane take

right next door.” Chloe spoke in a subdued tone, a trace of an elusive smile playing across

the others

understanding, “Oh, that reminds me, I completely forgot about Dr. Jane.

fetch Dr. Jane

servant nearby responded promptly

an arm around Yulia as they settled onto the

pushover demeanor that no one would

her position

wonder Yulia always acts so demure around Nathan. It seems

behind closed

sour side. Hearing her words, he shot her a glance, but his mood

to lift.

exasperated yet amused, nestled closer in his arms and teased in a low voice,

sons all mapped

into

“I bet Nathan’s

frowned and turned to give her a frosty look. “Even if she has

not even certain yet.”

own brother. Can’t you hope for the best? Deep down, you don’t

you? Just comforting

up, and we might as well go up to bed,” Damon

we could always have a few more

for five,

narrowed his eyes, looking at her, “At least

Chloe blinked, confused, “What?”

probability of conception, to have the remaining four kids, wouldn’t we

least four

was still taken aback by his

disappear.

are you planning an early demise? Besides, why calculate using the lowest

need that for the first

and said coldly, “The twins were an

Chloe was flabbergasted.

never considered children. If I had, I would

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

slightly,

screwed. He’d made his wife

his throat, whispering, “I do

“If you like them, what’s wrong

her slightly swollen leg,

instant. She turned to look

“Let’s talk about

and

tender exchange in the midst of everyone’s teeth-gritting annoyance was something to

blatant display of affection was infuriating

arrived

the family, holding a cup of water, her complexion still

at her, then looked at Chloe, who was

approaching Yulia.

had briefed her on the way, so Jane squatted

her lips,

Yulia handed it over.

“How

“Just now.”

“About a week.”

was Elizabeth,

second was Nathan’s

Elizabeth paused, “What?”

few days, but this is

then at each other. When did this kid become so

noticing someone else’s appetite?

Impressive!

Elizabeth smacked Nathan on

appeared on Jane’s mouth as

eagerly, a mix of anxiety and

verdict?”

fine. Just make sure she’s well taken care

chubby little grandchild.”

room fell silent for

shot up,

“Yes, congratulations, you’re pregnant.”

“Oh my gosh!”

“Good heavens!”

jumping

looked up with a rare show of

silence, looked at Yulia and planted a

fixed his gaze on Damon from across

lifted an eyebrow and

That goofball

that the fool was about to

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

always making

another nephew on the way. And, my two big nephews

big

guy, can’t he just chill out for once? What was there to be so excited about this,

having a

turn such a happy occasion into a reason for

celebration into

Just as they were basking in the joy

the moment, making them all want to give him a good

take it anymore, tugged at his shirt, “Nathan, please. Don’t be like

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

The

around, coughing, only to find Elizabeth glaring at

You actually have the talent to suppress people’s happiness and make them want to punch you

punctuated her words with two more punches on his shoulder.

about… and

fist landed on Nathan,

pain, dodging and weaving in

such a moment, he still

had been watching with wide eyes, looked up

being pregnant mean she’s got a

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

soon.”

her little hands together, “Wow, Yulipop

be a sister.”

help but

Anya.”

clapped her hands joyfully, but soon

have lots of brothers and sisters, huh? From Aunt’s twins and now

to Yulia,

the conversation, as

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