Substitute Bride: Utterly Pampered by Her Billionaire Husband Chapter 1693: Stay Strong

Celeste Linden was shocked. In the three years of marriage, Ethan Barnes hadn’t touched Carlotta, and it was because... of his physical condition.

He’s only in his early thirties, the prime of his life, how could he...

Oh.

Celeste Linden sighed deeply in her heart.

"Madam General, what should you do now? If the General insists on divorcing you, will you go through with it?" the noblewoman asked tentatively.

Celeste Linden didn’t hear Carlotta’s answer because the two of them had already walked away.

As soon as Carlotta left, Celeste immediately broke free from Ethan Barnes’ grasp, distancing herself, "General, I’m leaving first."

"Celeste Linden," Ethan immediately called her back, "Don’t you have anything you want to say to me?"

"Say what?"

"You already heard the conversation between those two just now..." Ethan hinted.

Celeste shuddered slightly, then quickly composed herself and said, "General, rest assured, I didn’t hear a word they said just now, and I certainly won’t let it affect me. I absolutely won’t disclose your privacy to anyone."

Ethan furrowed his sword-like brows, feeling something off in her words. He immediately took long strides towards her, "Celeste Linden, what do you mean, what privacy?"

Celeste took a few steps back, but considering his current condition, he shouldn’t pose a threat to her anymore, so she stopped.

She looked at him boldly and with pity, "General, it’s... your health condition. I definitely won’t gossip about it."

Not in good health?

These four words resonated in Ethan’s ears, almost making him laugh from anger, "Celeste Linden, where did you see that I wasn’t in good health?"

People outside always compliment his health, is she blind?

Celeste originally didn’t want to expose his shortcomings and scars, but since he insisted on asking, she said, "Didn’t Madam General just tell her friend that? She said your health is poor, and that there’s no response from you to her."

Ethan, "..."

She actually interpreted Carlotta’s words this way, what’s going through her head?

The two large hands hanging at his sides suddenly clenched into fists, and with a face full of gloom, he called her name, "Celeste Linden!"

"Why are you shouting so loudly!" Celeste reluctantly frowned, "General, I can understand your frustration, after all, no man would be at ease facing such matters, but you can’t just take your temper out on me."

"Besides, with how advanced medicine is today, I think as long as you actively consult famous doctors and cooperate with treatment, there will still be a day of recovery. Hang in there."

Celeste encouraged him half-heartedly, then turned and left.

Leaving Ethan, who was so half-heartedly cheered on, "..."

Great, very good, this woman is really something!

Ethan slammed a fist into the water.

....

Carlotta and the noblewoman walked out, and Carlotta said, "Even though he promised me a lifetime of wealth and glory, I’m unwilling. My dream since childhood has been to marry him and be his wife. I’ve dedicated my entire life to him, I’m truly not satisfied with this outcome."

Carlotta clenched her fists tightly.

At this moment, the noblewoman had a sudden thought and came up with a wicked idea, "Madam General, didn’t you say that the General still hasn’t been with you? I have a way to make sure the General is with you tonight. Maybe after being together, the General will change his mind and be inseparable from you."

Carlotta’s eyes lit up, "Really, is this method reliable?"