Substitute Bride: Utterly Pampered by Her Billionaire Husband Chapter 1723: Marriage

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Previously on Substitute Bride: Utterly Pampered by Her Billionaire Husband...
Celeste and Ethan refuse to marry, upsetting their daughter Danielle. Danielle locks herself in her room, refusing to come out unless they agree to wed. Ethan accuses Celeste of manipulating Danielle into forcing his hand, which she denies. He cruelly insults her and reiterates his refusal to marry her.

At that moment, Ethan Barnes seemed to sense something, and he paused in his steps, casting a sharp gaze over.

Celeste Linden, who was gesturing, immediately put down her hands, "Young Master, is there anything else you need to instruct?"

Ethan glanced at her, then turned and went into the room.

Celeste was furious. She stayed at Danielle’s door, trying to coax her non-stop, but Danielle just wouldn’t open the door.

It seems Danielle is determined to have her marry Ethan.

At this moment, the old master Barnes came over, "Miss Linden, see, I wasn’t lying to you. Danielle is living well here, and Ethan has indeed lost his memory."

Celeste’s legs went weak, and she slowly squatted at the door, ignoring the old master.

"Miss Linden, have you considered Danielle’s proposal?"

"What proposal?"

"For you to marry Ethan. Actually, it’s not a bad proposal. Miss Linden, you should consider it carefully."

What?

The old master also wanted her to marry Ethan?

Before, this old master didn’t even look up at her. And now, just because Ethan isn’t well, he’s changed his mind about letting her marry Ethan?

She’s not some piece of trash!

"I will not marry him."

"Then, Miss Linden, are you planning to give up custody of Danielle?"

"..." Celeste, caught by her lifeline, was at a loss. She didn’t know how she ended up in such a predicament, unable to move forward or backward, it was so difficult.

The old master continued, "Miss Linden, actually you have no choice now. Unless you marry Ethan, given Ethan’s current condition, your marriage would be nominal only. Isn’t that great? You can still be with Danielle. Miss Linden, think it over."

Having said that, the old master left.

Celeste leaned her head against the door frame, closed her eyes. As the old master said, Ethan Barnes was no longer the same Ethan. Even if they got married, he couldn’t do anything to her.

Moreover, he disliked her so much that they could even sleep separately after marriage. Currently, it seemed like the best solution.

Celeste took out her phone and called her brother, Morgan Ashworth.

"Hey sis, how’s the situation over there?" Morgan asked with concern.

"Miles, everything’s fine here. You can go back now. I’m planning... to marry Ethan."

"What? Sis, how can you marry someone like him? Have you forgotten how he hurt you before? Is the old master or Ethan threatening you? Don’t worry, sis, I’ll protect you and Danielle."

Celeste felt warmth in her heart. This is what family means, isn’t it? She smiled with her red lips, "Miles, no one is threatening me. I want to marry Ethan myself, to give Danielle a home."

"Sis!"

"Miles, my mind is made up. I hope you can support me, okay?"

...

Celeste informed the old master of her decision, feeling that she was already quite helpless, that this decision to marry was an act of desperation.

But what she didn’t expect was Ethan’s firm opposition.

Bang.

Ethan’s room was full of loud noises as he lost his temper inside, smashing everything in the room, "Old man, go tell that woman I will never marry her, let her give up on this idea."

The old master said firmly, "Ethan, I’m informing you about this, you must marry Celeste Linden, she’s Danielle’s mom!"

"I’m going to end that woman!" Ethan growled angrily.

Outside, Celeste shuddered with fear, "..."