Substitute Bride: Utterly Pampered by Her Billionaire Husband Chapter 1780: Gift

In fact, Celeste Linden’s feelings were quite complicated, because this trip made her realize her indescribable feelings for Ethan Barnes.

She seemed to have developed a bit of affection for him.

But she shouldn’t have fallen for someone like him, a devil.

Thinking about everything that had happened in the past, she resisted the idea of liking Ethan Barnes. She simply couldn’t face this fact, nor could she face herself at this moment.

Putting her phone aside, Celeste Linden hugged Danielle and went to sleep.

Meanwhile, Ethan Barnes was tossing and turning, unable to sleep. He occasionally checked his phone, but Celeste Linden hadn’t replied to any of his messages.

He had just gone out on a mission, and she ended up like this.

Ethan Barnes was exhausted as well. He hadn’t really slept these past few days, and had pushed himself until now. Everyone was now resting, but he felt no trace of sleepiness.

Then came a knock at the door, Crystal White called from outside, "Boss, are you awake? I’m collecting your clothes for washing after your bath today, let me take them and wash them for you."

Ethan Barnes seemed not to hear the voice outside. He lay flat on the bed, hands behind his head, looking agitated.

Crystal White knocked on the door again, "Boss~"

Still no response from inside.

She bit her lip and then closed her jacket. Underneath, she was wearing a very sexy strap nightgown, which she had originally intended to show Ethan Barnes.

But Ethan Barnes appeared to be asleep, so she had to leave.

...

Danielle was about to celebrate her birthday, and Celeste Linden personally decorated the villa to celebrate for Danielle.

Danielle wore a beautiful princess dress, made a wish for the cake, then blew out the candles. Celeste Linden gave her a kiss, "Danielle, happy birthday."

"Thank you, Mommy. Mommy, I just made a wish. I wished that for my birthday today, I could see Daddy, and we could be happy and together as a family of three."

Danielle missed her daddy, but Ethan Barnes couldn’t come back; he was probably far from here right now.

"Danielle, when Daddy has a vacation, he’ll come back to see you. Let’s eat the cake first, alright?"

"Okay, alright!"

The mother and daughter celebrated together, warm and joyful. Danielle went to sleep, while Celeste Linden took a bath, climbed into bed, hugged Danielle, and closed her eyes too.

But when she was half-asleep, she felt someone standing by the bed, and she was startled awake.

This wasn’t a dream; someone was indeed standing by her bed. Ethan Barnes had returned.

The room was lit by a dim bedside lamp, and the tall man stood there. His shoulders covered with frost, he looked travel-worn.

Yet his dark eyes were incredibly bright, and at this moment, they were intensely fixed on her.

Celeste Linden quickly sat up. She never expected him to come back today.

The last time they fell into a cold war, she hadn’t spoken to him, yet he had unexpectedly barged into her sight.

Danielle seemed to sense something too. She rubbed her sleepy eyes and sat up. When she saw Daddy, she was so surprised she almost jumped up, "Daddy! Daddy, why did you come back!"

Ethan Barnes pulled out a birthday gift, a pink princess treasure box, "Danielle, my little princess, happy birthday."

As it was his daughter’s birthday, he wouldn’t miss coming back.

Danielle danced with joy, immediately giving Ethan Barnes a big hug and kiss, "Daddy, thank you, I missed you so much, I love you. You coming back is the best birthday gift for me!"