The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride
Chapter 1997

Chapter 1997

Seth opened the car door for her, and Cicely, with a hint of confusion, stepped out of the car. As she looked at the desolate land in front of her, she asked. "Why here?"

Seth's lips quirked into a half-smile as he leaned against the car, his eyes surveying the land with a sense of ownership. "I bought this place," he said simply.

"Bought it?" Cicely's eyes swept across the vast property, unimpressed.

With a smooth gesture, Seth drew her close, and his arms encircled her waist, pulling her into his embrace. His gaze dropped to meet hers, his breath warm on her cheek.

"Our future home," he murmured, his voice a low rumble that danced in her ears.

Cicely's heart skipped a beat, and she looked up at him, her eyes alight with barely concealed delight. But then, a shadow of pragmatism crossed her face. "And when is this going to happen?"d2

Seth's fingers traced the curve of her delicate waist, tightening imperceptibly. "Two years," he promised, his voice as firm as his grip. "After the wedding, I'll whisk you away from the Ellis clan and bring you here."

Their foreheads nearly touched, his words a gentle caress, as if afraid to startle her. Cicely's eyes sparkled with emotion, struck by the thought:

From the Ellis family to our home.

"Why choose this place? You didn't need to go through all this trouble when my house is right next door."

"Mhm," Seth acknowledged, his eyes lingering on her flushed cheeks. His fingers gently stroked her soft skin. "It's for those times when you might get mad and storm off. It would be quite the workout,

and if you go too far, you'd get tired and I'd have to go through a lot of trouble to find you."

Cicely furrowed her brow and pushed him away slightly. "We haven't even started living together and you're already planning for fights and runaway scenarios?"

"Do you honestly think you'll never get mad at me?" Seth raised an eyebrow, a playful smile on his lips. "I can't guarantee I won't ever make you angry."

Cicely was about to declare she wouldn't, but his words gave her pause. "You find me that annoying?"

Seth's lips curled. "If you stay next door, I can find you easily. If you go far, I'll have to spend more time looking for you. Do you want to spend that time angry, or would you rather spend it with me?"

Cicely furrowed her brows, pondering for a moment. The answer in her mind aligned with the smiling eyes of Seth, but she was somewhat unwilling to admit it.

"If I'm really mad, of course I wouldn't make it easy for you. No matter how long it takes you. But if you knew I was mad enough to leave and you didn't come after me, that would be more than just a simple spat. As long as you're looking for me, no matter how long it takes, the moment I see you, I'd still give you a chance to make things right." After all, she loved him too much to stay angry enough to part ways.

Seth waited for her to finish speaking, his eyes still crinkled with the same gentle smile. "You say that now, but what if I don't treat finding you as a priority later on?"

Cicely paused. "Then you better not let me find out."

His fingers caressed her smooth cheek, his gaze deep and thoughtful. "In that case, I'll take back what I said earlier."

Cicely raised an eyebrow, not used to seeing Seth this tender. She wrapped her arms around his neck and nestled into his chest. "I've heard it already, anyway."

Seth held her close, his posture accommodating her in the most comfortable embrace.

Basking in the affection, Cicely rested her head on Seth's shoulder, her eyes drifting to her house next door. After a moment of silence, she made an offer. "Want to come over to my place for a bit?"

The scent of her light, floral body wash filled his senses, her soft and inviting body pressed against his, an innocent temptation.

He tilted his head slightly, his nose brushing against her hair, inhaling the delicate fragrance.

"Do you know what it means to invite a man over like this?" he teased.

Cicely's cheeks turned a shade pinker. "I... I don't know."

A low chuckle reached her ears. "Is that so?"

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