My CEO’S Masked Desire Novel - Chapter 175

175 Chapter 175 - Chosen Family Circle Monica's POV I pushed open the door to Morris's office , and immediately our friends poured in like a tidal wave of excitement and anxiety . " Oh , I need baby snuggles ! Is the little angel sleeping ? " Natalie's face fell into a pout as she spotted Austin nestled comfortably in Morris's arms . " Monica , close that damn door before they find us ," Jasper hissed , rushing past me and locking it with swift precision . " What's gotten into you , Jasper ? Who are we hiding from ? " I asked , completely bewildered by his paranoid behavior .

Jasper's eyes were wide with genuine terror . " Who ? Only your parents , my parents , Natalie's parents , Morris's adoptive parents , Darren's folks , Grady's mother , and let's not forget Albert , Kayla , and little Dorothy . The entire parental army has descended ! " " Morris's adoptive parents ? " I questioned with raised eyebrows . " Paula and Harris , " Jasper clarified , which made me smile . They'd always been so good to Morris . Morris leaned forward , careful not to disturb Austin . " Darren , your parents came too ? And Grady's mother ? " " Yeah , man .

They heard the news from Jasper's dad and booked flights immediately . Wanted to support you guys . But I swear , they're driving me absolutely insane , " Darren confessed , running his fingers through his hair . Grady paced nervously . " My mother was at some fancy spa retreat with her ladies ' club and dropped everything to fly here . She's also using this chance to get to know Michelle better , which might not be the brilliant idea she thinks it is . " " What's the problem , Grady ? " Michelle snapped . " You may be a scoundrel , but your mother is lovely , and I quite enjoy her company .

" Grady fixed her with a stare . " The problem is my mother doesn't always have my back . " " You don't deserve backup with your track record ," Natalie quipped , making everyone burst into laughter . Morris shifted Austin to his other arm . " I still don't understand why you're all hiding from them like they're carrying the plague . " " They're not carrying the plague , Morris - they're worse . They're a coordinated tactical unit with one mission : to micromanage our lives back into their control , " Jasper explained , his voice rising with each word .

" Rafael is being dramatic , but I'll admit , even I'm feeling overwhelmed , " Claudia confessed with a nervous chuckle . 21.67 1/4 175 Chapter 175- Chosen Family Circle " Dramatic ? " Jasper's voice cracked . " My mother tried to force - feed me because she claims I'm ' too skinny . ' Look at me ! " He gestured to his athletic , well - built frame . " Do I look malnourished to you ? " " So how did you manage to escape their clutches ? " Morris asked , gently patting Austin's back . Jason grinned proudly . " Strategic diversion . I arranged a spectacular lunch in the conference room .