Substitute Bride: Utterly Pampered by Her Billionaire Husband

Chapter 1508: I Want to Have a Baby for You

Celeste Linden slumped on the bed, feeling lost and shocked at the news of her pregnancy despite Ethan Barnes having had a vasectomy.

He doesn’t like children, especially ones born from her, which is why he had the procedure; he would only accept children from Carlotta.

If she told him about the pregnancy, he’d surely ask her to terminate it.

This child is his, and she doesn’t want it either; she doesn’t want any ties with this devil.

Having the baby would mean taking responsibility, and this child would face a life without a father—she doesn’t want to do something that only touches herself emotionally.

She’s decided—she doesn’t want this child.

Celeste Linden stepped out of the room to look for Ethan Barnes.

But she couldn’t find him because Ethan had gone out for work; he recently spent all his time with Carlotta, and now that Carlotta is doing better, he most certainly needs to attend to business matters.

Celeste Linden planned to talk to him once he returned.

Then she saw Carlotta, who was together with an elderly maid, Aunt Weaver, doing some needlework.

Celeste Linden walked over, "Carlotta, what are you doing?"

Carlotta was holding a needle and thread, working on a small shoe, "Cousin, you’ve come, I’m helping Aunt Weaver prepare some baby items because Aunt Weaver’s going to have a grandchild."

Aunt Weaver praised Carlotta endlessly, "Miss Carlotta is as kind as she is beautiful; I must thank Miss Carlotta on behalf of my son and daughter-in-law."

Carlotta sweetly replied, "Aunt Weaver, don’t mention it, I often do needlework."

Celeste Linden glanced at Carlotta’s needlework; it was quite good—she had already knitted a small red glove.

The tiny glove looked soft and cute.

Celeste Linden’s heart was suddenly touched, and she instinctively reached out to touch her still-flat stomach.

Just then, a Jeep roared in and parked on the lawn as Ethan Barnes returned with his men.

Carlotta’s eyes lit up, and she immediately ran to greet him, "Ethan, you’re back?"

Ethan embraced Carlotta and fondly ruffled her long hair, "What, you missed me?"

"Ethan, you’re so annoying, there are others watching~" Carlotta said shyly.

Ethan held Carlotta’s slender waist and walked over, "What have you been busy with today?"

Carlotta immediately showed him the little glove and shoe she had made, "Ethan, look, I prepared these for Aunt Weaver’s grandson."

Aunt Weaver chuckled, "Master, I see Miss Carlotta really likes baby items, and I think Miss Carlotta must like children. How about letting Master and Miss Carlotta have a child while they’re still young?"

Have a child?

Carlotta’s small face flushed red, and she shyly looked at Ethan.

She loves children; every woman dreams of having a love child with the man she loves, and she’s no exception. However, she doesn’t know Ethan’s thoughts since she’s only recently returned, and he hasn’t proposed or married her yet.

Ethan subtly furrowed his brows and looked at Carlotta, "Carlotta, do you like children?"

Carlotta nodded forcefully, "Yes, I do."

"But I’ve had a vasectomy."

What?

Carlotta stiffened, "Ethan, why did you get a vasectomy? Without it, we can’t have a baby."

"Carlotta, all these years I believed you were gone, and I only wanted a child if it was yours. If it wasn’t yours, I didn’t want it, so I had a vasectomy."

Moved, Carlotta’s eyes reddened, and she immediately hugged Ethan’s strong waist tightly, "Ethan, you’re so silly, if I were gone, would you really choose no children at all? You’re such a fool~"

Ethan kissed Carlotta’s hair.

Carlotta looked up at him, "Men can undergo a second surgery for a vasectomy, to regain fertility. Ethan, I... I want to have your child."

Carlotta boldly confessed.

Ethan now really furrowed his brows; initially, he truly underwent the procedure because Carlotta was gone, plus he doesn’t like kids. Now Carlotta mentions surgery and having a child, which feels inexplicably troublesome.

Having a child is quite a nuisance, and he doesn’t particularly like them.

"I’ve got a lot going on lately, very busy, we’ll talk about the surgery later." With that, he pushed Carlotta away.

Carlotta was stunned; she thought he would agree immediately, but he used his busy schedule as an excuse instead.

Carlotta wondered if she was overthinking, but she felt she and Ethan might never return to how they were before. After all, time changes so much.

His lip had been bitten by someone; there’s another woman in his life, creating a crisis for Carlotta.

However, outwardly, she didn’t say anything and obediently nodded, "Okay, Ethan, I’ll listen to you."

She knows that men like Ethan need a woman who is absolutely compliant, constantly worshiping and adoring him, so she always tries to be the way he likes.

Ethan turned and noticed Celeste Linden; she was also there.

However, Celeste Linden wasn’t looking at him; she was staring blankly at the little glove, lost in thought.

Today, she looked pale, her entire being was absent-minded.

This time Ethan’s furrowed brows turned into a deep frown as he strode over to Celeste Linden, asking, "What are you looking at?"

His voice quickly pulled Celeste Linden back to reality; she looked at Ethan in front of her and shook her head, "Nothing... nothing..."

"Really?" Ethan scrutinized her skeptically.

Celeste Linden was terrified he’d discover anything, so she quickly said, "Cousin, has my ticket been booked? I really miss my family in the countryside. I want to leave as soon as possible, is that alright?"

It’s been quite a while, yet he hasn’t mentioned allowing her departure. Seeing no other option, Celeste Linden had to ask him again in front of Carlotta.

Then Carlotta walked over, "Ethan, since our cousin misses home so much, why don’t you let her go back soon?"

Ethan didn’t look at Carlotta, instead focusing on Celeste Linden, opening his lips slightly, "Recently, tickets have been hard to get; stay here for a while longer."

Celeste Linden’s heart sank—he wouldn’t allow her to leave?

"Cousin, I..." She tried to plead further.

But Ethan gave her no chance to speak, "I’ve got some things to handle, I’ll head inside first, you all enjoy yourselves." With that, he briskly entered.

Celeste Linden, "..."

Carlotta saw Celeste Linden’s pale face, "Cousin, why don’t you stay here for a while longer?"

"Carlotta, all my family is in the countryside, they’re old now, and no one’s there to help them. I really can’t put my mind at ease; could you please talk to Ethan for me, so I can leave as soon as possible?" Celeste Linden looked at Carlotta pleadingly.