Substitute Bride: Utterly Pampered by Her Billionaire Husband Chapter 1804: Initiative

Celeste Linden didn’t know what to do, and that’s when Danielle’s sweet voice rang out, “Daddy, you’re back?”

Ethan Barnes was back.

Celeste quickly shoved the examination report back into the drawer and tossed the pregnancy test stick into the trash can, ensuring he wouldn’t see it. Her mind was filled with too many doubts that she needed to verify herself; she couldn’t let the snake be startled just yet.

Celeste walked out, and Ethan stood tall and straight in the living room, holding Danielle and giving her a big kiss.

He was in a very good mood.

“Back already?” she whispered.

Ethan put down Danielle and walked up to her, “Yes, I came back early to be with you and our daughter.”

“I’ll go make dinner then.” Celeste headed into the kitchen.

Before long, Ethan followed her, embracing her from behind, “What are we having tonight?”

“What do you want to eat?” Celeste didn’t resist but turned to glance at him.

Usually, she would’ve pushed him away by now, refusing his embrace, but today she was unusually docile. Ethan didn’t think much of it; after all, he preferred her being gentle.

“Anything will do, I’ll wash the vegetables. He’s been quite diligent lately.”

Celeste raised an eyebrow, her red lips curving into a subtle allure, “How can I know what you want if you don’t tell me?”

She smiled warmly at him, making Ethan freeze for a moment. He leaned forward, tentatively kissing her cheek.

Celeste, surprisingly, didn’t dodge it, allowing him to kiss her.

“Why are you being so compliant today?” Ethan glanced at her rosy lips.

Celeste chuckled, “I just feel you’ve been working too hard, constantly making you sleep outside. You couldn’t even enter the bedroom.”

“Oh, suddenly having a change of heart?”

“How about this, tonight you move back to the bedroom and sleep with us. It’s getting cold outside, don’t catch a cold.” Celeste said with gentle care.

Ethan’s eyes lit up, his whole body buzzing with excitement. Finally, she allowed him to sleep in the room; could this be a good sign that she’s starting to accept him and this life?

“Really? You’re not joking with me, are you?”

“Of course, it’s true.”

Ethan cupped her face and kissed her on the red lips forcefully.

Celeste held onto his arm but didn’t push him away, instead giving him a gentle kiss.

Ethan kissed her for quite a while, unaware of the change; she suddenly stopped resisting. Her gentle compliance was something he had seen only in dreams.

But considering she’s still pregnant, Ethan just tasted her lips lightly and then released her.

At this moment, Celeste tugged at his sleeve, her long eyelashes fluttering, looking at him with eyes full of water.

Who could resist that?

“What’s going on today?” Ethan smirked, this unexpected tenderness caught him by surprise.

“You don’t like it this way? Then never mind.” Celeste let go of him.

“I do.” Ethan kissed her red lips once more.

Celeste turned around, wrapped her arms around his neck, then opened her red lips, responding to him shyly but proactively.

When his tongue was caught by hers, Ethan let out a low groan, his large hands gripping her waist tightly and pressing her against the counter.

Ouch.

Celeste voiced her pain.

Ethan immediately released her. His long eyes were lined with red veins, his voice hoarse, “Did I hurt you? Sorry, sorry.”

Celeste’s face was flushed, she shook her head, then stood on tiptoe to kiss him.

Ethan thought this was truly torturous.