The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Chapter 1641

Chloe covered her mouth, chuckling lightly. “Don’t just fuss over me, you know. The little one in your belly is my

future son–in–law. Make sure you eat well and take care of yourself. If he’s not at least eight pounds when he’s

born, I’ll just have to take the pounds from you.”

“Eight pounds?!” Rose widened her eyes. “That’ll be the death of me!”

Chloe arched an eyebrow. “Then I’ll just take them from you.”

Rose pouted. “Whatever you can take, it’s yours. It’ll save me the trouble of trying to lose weight later.”

She paused for a moment, then asked, “By the way, how’s Ms. Yasmine’s rehab going? Is she doing better than she

was in the last couple of days?“c2

Chloe nodded. “I saw her from afar yesterday. She seems to be doing much better. I’ll visit her again tomorrow.

She’s really pushing herself…”

Her voice trailed off, and a hint of sadness was evident. Yasmine had refused to let Chloe

accompany her during her physical therapy sessions after the accident. So, every single time, Chloe would just

watch her from a distance.

Rehab was a painful process that no one else could truly understand. For most people, walking was as natural as

breathing, but for Yasmine, just standing up would drain her of all her energy. Every time Chloe saw Yasmine

standing after struggling for over ten minutes, with her clothes soaked with sweat, Chloe couldn’t help but feel a

pang of sorrow. Yasmine’s efforts were no longer merely about perseverance.

“I need to be fit to meet your grandmother. I want to stand by you at your coronation, and most importantly, I need

to take care of my two grandsons. If I’m not healthy, they will miss out on so much. I won’t let them have any

regrets in life.”

Yasmine had confided in her and said these words during one of their hospital visits.

Yasmine wasn’t one to express her feelings verbally, but that didn’t mean she didn’t feel

them.

When actions failed to convey her love, words, however clumsy, became the most direct and effective means.

“So, Chloe, you need to take care of yourself. That way, all my efforts will be worth it.”

When Yasmine had said those words, her straightforward language had seemed somewhat inadequate. Chloe could

see how uncomfortable Yasmine felt expressing her feelings so openly. But more than that, Chloe could feel the

strong maternal love radiating off her

Rose, noticing Chloe’s silence, spoke up ‘Ms. Yasmine is stronger than any woman I know I’ve known since I was a

child that as long as she sets her mind to something, she’ll achieve it! So don’t worry too much, everything will be

okay

Chloe managed a small smile. “I know. But don’t overwork yourself. Don’t forget you’re

pregnant now…”

Rose paused, and her eyes were twinkling. “I’m fully aware, and I’m not always busy. It’s just your situation that’s

caused a surge in the company’s orders. I’m happy to be busy! That’s money coming in, enough for my son’s baby

formula till he’s eighteen!”

Chloe shook her head, chuckling.

“Well, as long as my daughter–in–law is healthy, that’s all that matters. I won’t keep you, I have

a meeting soon. Bye!”

“Bye,” Chloe replied.

Accustomed to Rose’s effervescence and straightforwardness, they bid each other farewell

and ended the call.

Elizabeth had finished her call and walked over. “Was that your little friend again?”

“Yep.” Chloe smiled and nodded.

Elizabeth sat down. “That’s nice, having a friend to share your pregnancy with. That’s lovely

“Indeed.” Chloe agreed. During her toughest days, Rose’s presence had been her salvation.

Elizabeth was also grateful for Rose’s involvement, patting Chloe’s leg. Her eyes lit up as she asked, “Does your

mother still have her rehab this afternoon? What does she like to eat? Tell

me, let’s continue to win her over!”

Chloe’s expression became somewhat unnatural at the mention of this. “I really can’t think of anything else to tell

you. I’ve told you everything I know. She doesn’t seem to be picky but just prefers light flavors.”

Upon hearing this, Elizabeth stood up. “I’ll look up some recipes online. There must be something delicious she’d

like! I refuse to believe we can’t win her over!”

Chloe watched as Elizabeth left the room. She opened her mouth to say something, but it was too late. The way to

a person’s heart was through their stomach, Elizabeth had learned this well. These past few days, as her mother

went through rehab, Elizabeth would visit her daily to make her presence known

Her mother, however, had remained indifferent to her, completely unaffected by Elizabeth’s attempts to win her

over. The meals Elizabeth had prepared were barely touched.

Chloe knew that her mother wasn’t truly cold towards Elizabeth, but because of her father’s previous dismissal, she

wanted to reclaim some dignity in the Harper family Luckily, Elizabeth was resilient Despite Chloe’s mother’s

indifference, she didn’t hold any grudges and was more motivated than ever.

The next day, after enjoying the meals prepared by the servants, Elizabeth cleared the kitchen. Soon, the sounds of

clattering pots and pans filled the room.

The servants, led by Marina, stood outside the kitchen door, listening to the noises, and wondering what was

happening inside. But nobody dared to intervene

Chloe watched the servants, their faces expressing a loss for words. After a moment’s thought, she decided to

enter the kitchen.

Elizabeth was standing at the counter, fervently swinging a cleaver at a plucked chicken. The sight was intimidating,

to say the least.

Upon hearing the door open, Elizabeth swiftly turned around, cleaver raised, and stared at Chloe before walking

over to her, chicken in one hand and cleaver in the other. “What are you doing here? Get out! This is no place for

you!”

Chloe took a step back, eyeing the raised cleaver warily. “I thought…I could help…”

Elizabeth waved the knife in her hand, suddenly conscious of the sharpness of the instrument she was holding.

Hastily, she put away the knife and the chicken she was preparing. “There’s nothing you need to help with. I got it

all under control!”

“But…”

In response, Elizabeth gently pushed Chloe out of the kitchen, even managing to produce an apple out of nowhere

and thrusting it into her arms.

“Here, munch on this!”

Chloe just stared blankly at her.