Serena Sterling didn’t expect Caden to recover so smoothly. Caden’s speech was clear, his pronunciation was strong, and there was no issue with him speaking anymore. "Fairy teacher, don’t worry about me. I’m doing great now. I really miss you, fairy teacher. Stay the night and sleep with me." Caden Crawford didn’t want to tell his mommy what he knew because he was afraid it would scare her. Right now, Caden Crawford’s little face was as innocent and adorable as could be, a stark contrast to his usual cool and mysterious CEO demeanor at age three. Serena had to go to The State of Westria tomorrow. This was her last night in the City of Aethelgard, and she certainly hoped to sleep with Caden. "Alright, Caden, Ms. Sterling will help you take a bath." Serena finished wiping down the little bundle, who used a towel to cover his important parts and sweetly smiled at her, "Okay, fairy teacher, you can leave now. I’ll wash myself." Serena looked at the little bundle, who was all shy and adorable in his covering up. She placed some bubbles from her hand onto his tender little face, "Caden, I’m your Ms. Sterling, so you don’t need to be shy or hide." The little bundle blew the bubbles onto Serena’s face, "But, Daddy warned me not to let the fairy teacher see my little sprout!" This update is available on ⓝovelFire.net Serena didn’t expect Hayden had privately discussed such a topic with Caden. She stepped back to avoid the bubbles, "Ms. Sterling only likes Caden, not your Daddy." At this moment, she tripped over something and fell backward. She thought she was going to fall, but a strong arm wrapped around her delicate waist, drawing her soft body into a firm, broad embrace. A deep, displeased scold sounded near her ear, "Caden Crawford, what are you up to?" "Daddy," the little bundle called out. Serena steadied herself and looked back, her gaze meeting an enlarged view of a handsome, noble face. Hayden Crawford had arrived. Hayden withdrew his arm, standing tall by the washbasin with his long legs, his defined hand unbuckling the black leather belt at his waist with a swift "snap," tossing it precisely into the bamboo basket. His deep, narrow eyes shot a sharp glance at the little bundle. The little bundle straightened his small back, "Daddy, just now the fairy teacher saw my little sprout. The fairy teacher said she only likes my little sprout, not yours!" Serena’s long lashes trembled. Wasn’t that what she said, right? She immediately looked up at the man. She saw Hayden slowly turn around, lazily leaning against the washbasin, the bright lights casting a glow on his extraordinary features, making them irresistible to look away from. In his hand was a pack of cigarettes. He took one and placed it between his long fingers, holding a lighter in the other hand, ready to light it. He raised his handsome eyelids to look at her, his thin lips curving into a subtle smile, "Did you say that?" Serena wanted to explain. But Hayden interrupted her, "I’m the little sprout, huh?" Serena’s face turned crimson, "I didn’t say that, your son did!" "Fairy teacher, if Daddy’s not the little sprout, then what is Daddy?" the little bundle asked innocently. "..." Serena felt it necessary to change the subject, "Caden, we..." But just then, a low, teasing voice sounded in her ear, "Caden asked you a question, and you need to answer directly. If I’m not the little sprout, then what am I, huh?" Serena looked up at the man with her bright lashes, seeing Hayden staring at her. His gaze was hot, mischievous, and incredibly alluring. With a "pop," he flicked the lighter in his hand, a flame leaping out. He placed the cigarette between his lips and leaned over to light it. Once lit, he took a puff, then tilted his head slightly to exhale a plume of smoke. In the smoky haze, his narrow eyes landed on her with a faint sneer, observing her awkward posture. Serena also looked at him. His shirt was removed, and his belt was taken off. Her gaze slowly traveled downward... Barely touching the surface, quickly shifting away. What was he showing off for? Serena stepped forward, using her delicate, pale hand to take the cigarette from his lips, "Smoke less in the future!" At this moment, Hayden reached out, pinched her delicate chin, and forced her to look up. His deep voice was laced with amusement, echoing charmingly in the tranquil night air, "Answer the question." "No!" Serena pushed his hand away, refusing to answer this question. He was just being shameless! Not wanting to respond, Hayden raised his dashing eyebrows, not pressing her, and changed the question, "So you only like Caden’s little sprout, not mine, huh?" Lowering his tall frame slightly, Hayden leaned toward her invitingly red lips, "Answer this question, and I’ll let you go. Do you like me or not?" He was teasing her, purposely making things difficult. It was downright infuriating. Serena bit her lustrous lower lip with her pearly white teeth and quickly nodded, "Yes." Only then did Hayden look satisfied as he pushed her out, "Go on." "But I need to bathe Caden..." "I’ve already told you, you’re not allowed to bathe my son anymore." Hayden pushed her out, closing the bathroom door behind her. Once Serena had left, Caden Crawford quickly planted his hands on his hips, raising one eyebrow, ready to negotiate with Hayden, "Daddy, why did you kick Mommy out?" Hayden lazily glanced at the little bundle, "You want to bathe with your mommy? Ha, keep dreaming. I don’t even have that privilege. Stand still, we’re washing together, just you and me." With that, Hayden removed his pants and stepped into the frosted glass door, big and small standing together in the shower. The little bundle’s body was covered in white milky bubbles, his little face steaming to a healthy pink. He raised his little head for a shy peek at Daddy’s private area, quickly gasping, his mouth agape, "Wow!" The little bundle was utterly amazed. Hayden glanced at the little guy at his leg, smirking, "Don’t be envious of your dad!" Serena had also bathed and now lay on the soft, large bed in the room with Caden Crawford. The little bundle happily spread himself out in a "big" shape, patting his left side, then his right, "Tonight, fairy teacher will sleep on the inside, Daddy on the outside, and I’ll sleep in the middle. I’m so happy." Hayden was handling urgent files on his phone. He lifted his handsome eyelids to give the little bundle a glance, letting out a faint chuckle.
Substitute Bride: Utterly Pampered by Her Billionaire Husband - Chapter 556
Updated: Oct 28, 2025 8:31 AM