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

hoping they’ll make something of themselves and bring home a couple of daughters-in-law.

me to care

made it awkward for Yulia to keep thanking

the bathroom, a servant had already prepared some warm water.

and then head upstairs to

checked out.” Nathan’s voice was unusually solemn and

room for argument.

look at him,

considered the situation and nodded, “Nathan’s right. It’s best

hospital.”

didn’t she? The back and forth could be more trouble. Why don’t we

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

leaving the others

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

Jane to check

nearby responded

this time, stayed silent, wrapping an arm around Yulia as they

a stark contrast to his usual pushover demeanor that no

an eyebrow, shifting her position to lean

acts so demure around Nathan. It seems your little brother has quite the

closed

on the sour side. Hearing her words, he shot

to lift.

closer in his arms and teased in

all mapped

tightened into

Nathan’s going to tire of being called

if she has three sons, they

not even certain yet.”

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

you? Just comforting yourself

it up, and we might as well go

we could always have a few more ourselves. They have

for

eyes, looking at her, “At least four hundred

Chloe blinked, confused, “What?”

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

least four hundred

was still taken aback by his words, wishing she

disappear.

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

need that for

and said coldly,

Chloe was flabbergasted.

never considered children. If I had, I would have made sure you

they

Damon’s lips pursed slightly, and he

screwed. He’d made his

closer to Chloe and cleared his

forced a smile, “If you like them, what’s wrong with having

pinched her slightly swollen leg, “It’s too

turned to look

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

the world and

midst of everyone’s

unwell, and their blatant

Jane arrived shortly

a cup of water, her

then looked at Chloe, who was being clung to by Damon, and rolled her eyes

approaching Yulia.

Jane squatted down, Yulia giving her a

her lips, “Give me

Yulia handed it over.

“How long have you been feeling like

“Just now.”

“About a week.”

first response was Elizabeth, cut off

was Nathan’s

Elizabeth paused, “What?”

continued, “She’s not been eating well these past few days, but this is the

at Nathan, then at each other. When did this kid become so attentive?

noticing someone else’s appetite?

Impressive!

back as Elizabeth smacked Nathan on the head. “You

smile appeared on Jane’s

of anxiety and expectation in their voices, “Dr. Jane, what’s

verdict?”

she’s well taken care of. In eight months, you’ll be holding

chubby little grandchild.”

fell silent

head shot up, “You

“Yes, congratulations, you’re pregnant.”

“Oh my gosh!”

“Good heavens!”

Granny clasped hands, nearly jumping

Anya, looked up with a rare show

after a moment of stunned silence, looked at Yulia and planted a firm kiss on her face, laughing

and fixed his gaze on Damon

an eyebrow and

That goofball

instant, as he realized that the fool was about to

the way that’s been calling

amazing? She’s always making

You’ve got another nephew on the way.

a big brother and

guy, can’t he just chill out for once? What was there to

a

else would turn such a happy occasion into a reason for everyone to want

turning a celebration into something that made

aligned with Chloe’s. Just as they were basking in the

moment, making them all want

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

in his unique bubble of joy, barely registered Yulia’s plea. Elizabeth, on the other hand,

on the back. The punch landed

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

actually have the talent to suppress people’s happiness and make them

with two more punches on his shoulder. “Yulia… being pregnant… isn’t something…

about… and compete

pause, Elizabeth’s fist landed on

dodging and weaving

such a moment, he still had the mood to

with wide eyes,

grandpa. Does Yulipop being pregnant mean she’s got

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

soon.”

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

be a sister.”

excited that Royce couldn’t help but

Anya.”

soon her

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

turned to Yulia, “How many

question brought a halt to the conversation, as all the adults turned to look

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