Substitute Bride: Utterly Pampered by Her Billionaire Husband Chapter 1763: Husband-Taming Techniques

He’s way too domineering.

Ethan Barnes twisted off the bottle cap and handed her the water, leaving Celeste Linden with no choice but to drink it.

The upcoming sports competition was quite easy for Ethan Barnes, and with the Barnes family genes running strong, Danielle was especially clever and smart, coordinating well with her dad. Celeste Linden felt like she was winning this time without any effort.

At the end, the principal announced, "Now, I declare the winners of the Fall Sports Day are Danielle’s parents. Mr. Barnes, do you have any words for the victory?"

The principal enthusiastically handed the microphone to Ethan Barnes.

With one arm holding Danielle, Ethan wrapped his other hand around Celeste Linden’s slim waist, saying, "I believe every man should love their children and their wife well; our wives and children are a man’s greatest treasure in life!"

Bravo!

Everyone applauded warmly.

Held close in public, Celeste Linden felt a bit uncomfortable. She was even more shocked by Ethan Barnes’ speech. How could he say such things?

He used to be an arrogant non-marriage, non-children type, but now he’s changed so much that Celeste Linden almost suspected he had undergone a soul swap.

When it was all over, everyone started packing up. Several mothers gathered around Celeste Linden, expressing their envy.

"Danielle’s mom, how do you and your husband stay so much in love? Do you have any tips for managing your husband to share with us?"

Husband management tips?

These three words startled Celeste Linden. Managing a husband? It was more like he managed her.

Celeste Linden waved her hand, "No, not really... maybe because there were so many people today... so Danielle’s dad wanted to show off a bit..."

"Danielle’s mom, whether a man loves you is evident in his words and actions toward you. This is something that can’t be faked. We can all see that Danielle’s dad loves you very, very much."

"It’s not just love; there’s also careful protection and delight."

These words left Celeste Linden stunned, her long lashes fluttering slightly. She suspiciously looked over at Ethan Barnes, who had been very strange lately.

...

On the other side of the sports competition, Adela was furious upon hearing the news. She was still lying in the hospital pretending to be sick, but the old man hadn’t visited her for two days.

"What?! You’re saying Ethan Barnes went to that wild child Danielle’s sports event, and there he openly flaunted his affection for Celeste Linden?"

"Yes, Second Madam."

"How is that possible? Wasn’t it said that Celeste Linden was unmarried and pregnant, and Ethan didn’t love her, only marrying because he had no choice due to the child?"

In high society, a man’s attitude determines a woman’s status. Adela always thought Celeste Linden used her pregnancy to rise, remaining unloved, which is why she dared to bully Celeste Linden and Danielle’s mother-daughter duo.

Little did she expect Ethan Barnes to flaunt affection right in front of her face with the mother-daughter pair, overturning her beliefs.

"Isn’t this... Second Madam, are you sure your information isn’t incorrect?"

Adela cast a fierce look at the maid.

The maid trembled in fear.

"Has the old man still not come today? Did you tell the old man my stomach isn’t feeling well, that it’s carrying the Barnes family’s precious grandson?"

"Yes, Second Madam, the old man sent many professional caretakers to look after you, using the best of everything. Moreover, the old man went to the temple these past two days to pray for blessings for the precious grandson in your belly, which is why he couldn’t come; the old man wants you to rest peacefully."

Nonsense!

Prayers for blessings? She thought the old man found it hard to handle being caught in the middle and felt she was somewhat annoying, choosing to escape to the temple for peace and quiet.