Substitute Bride: Utterly Pampered by Her Billionaire Husband-Chapter 992: Leah, Don’t You Want to Have Children?

Chapter 992: Chapter 992: Leah, Don’t You Want to Have Children?

Justin Xavier reached out and pulled her into his arms, "You’re getting cheeky again when you think I can’t do anything to you, aren’t you?"

Leah Thorne raised her delicate eyebrows, "It seems President Xavier doesn’t plan to get rid of Carol, so what about your mom? If something happens to her, you’ll be seen as unfilial."

Justin Xavier kissed her cheek, "You don’t need to worry about my mom or Carol. I’ll handle it in a couple of days. Instead of spending so much time on other women, you should care more about your husband."

Leah said nothing. Just then, there was a knock on the door. Carol’s voice came through, "Sir, Madam, are you awake?"

Leah pushed Justin Xavier away, "I’m hungry, going down for breakfast." 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Leah walked over to open the bedroom door. Outside, Carol was dressed in a maid’s outfit, looking pure and pretty. Seeing the door still closed, she became a bit anxious and was about to knock again.

When Leah opened the door, Carol stiffened and quickly chuckled, "Ma... Madam, you’re up?"

As she spoke, Carol’s gaze drifted past Leah into the master bedroom.

Leah curled her lips, asking, "In such a hurry to get in?"

Carol looked at Leah timidly, "Madam, I’m here to fulfill a task. Since you can’t have children, if I and... and sir consummate the marriage soon, I could give you a big, healthy son."

Leah lifted a strand of hair beside her cheek and laughed lazily, "Well, having dreams is nice. Your man is inside, go on in, good luck with him!"

Carol stiffened. She had expected her words to provoke Leah, to see some jealousy or displeasure on Leah’s face, but there was none.

"By the way, after having the child, is your next step to become Mrs. Xavier through the child?" Leah casually looked Carol up and down with a faint smile, "I’ve seen plenty of small characters like you, but it’s rare to see one with such ambitions."

Leah’s words were light yet full of disdain, an aura of a cold and aloof movie star that overwhelmed Carol.

Carol felt completely belittled, her face pale, "Ma... Madam, I..."

Leah wasn’t interested in listening further and left directly.

...

Leah went downstairs, and a maid handed over a package, "Madam, this was delivered this morning, for you."

Leah took the box, and then a melodious ringtone sounded; a call was coming in.

It was from her close friend Serena Sterling.

Recently, Serena had been working on a medical research project, even going overseas to find some precious herbal medicine. The two hadn’t been in touch for a while.

Leah answered the call, "Hello, Serena."

"Leah, did you get the package?"

Leah glanced at the package in her arms, "Just got it. What’s inside?"

"My latest medical achievement, for you."

"I’m not sick, why would I need medicine?"

"Leah, do you not want to get pregnant again?" Serena asked pointedly.

A shiver ran through Leah, and she suddenly understood. Serena’s overseas search for herbs was all to treat her infertility.

Only the best of friends would know her deepest pain.

"Serena, you don’t need to concern yourself with my issues. The doctors have said it’s hard for me to conceive again..."

"Leah, are you mentioning doctors in front of me? Difficulty conceiving isn’t the same as impossible. I’ve examined you and know your condition well. One pill a day from the box can create miracles."

Leah lowered her feather-like lashes, which cast shadows on her pretty eyelids. She didn’t say whether she would take it or not.

Serena didn’t press further. A good friend offers options, not decisions, "Leah, I can’t get back soon. Since you married Justin Xavier, is there anything you need help with?"

Leah shook her head, "No."

"Really?"

Holding the box, Leah looked up at the brilliant sunlight through the window, "Truly nothing, Serena. It’s not that I can’t fight them off, it’s just that I still care about something. If that care disappears, then I’d have nothing to fear."

...

Leah left, and Carol couldn’t wait to enter the master bedroom, where she saw Justin Xavier’s tall and handsome figure.

Justin Xavier got up, his black silk pajamas loose, the awakening man exuding an indescribable refinement and charm.

Carol’s face flushed as she approached, "Sir, do you need help getting dressed?"

Justin Xavier didn’t look at her, not even sparing her a glance, as he walked straight into the bathroom to take a cold shower.

Carol stood frozen in place. After all, a man’s disregard is the greatest denial and humiliation for a woman. Being treated like air, she turned pale.

Carol tugged at her clothes, then stepped forward to tidy up the bed.

Soon, she paused because she saw a smear of blood on the sheets.

Leah had her period today, which had stained the sheets.

Carol was overjoyed; Leah had her period, so... her great opportunity had come!

Carol deeply understood her value lay in getting Justin Xavier into bed as soon as possible, getting pregnant with his child, and securing a future of wealth and honor.

She couldn’t let herself lose her value.

Moreover, Justin Xavier’s handsome and noble, yet abstinent image appeared in Carol’s mind. She had never seen such a charming and attractive man in her life. She would even spend a night with him for free.

Now in the new marriage, with Leah on her period and Justin Xavier’s youthful vigor, she, being youthful and pretty, felt confident things would work out, surely.

...

In the bathroom.

Justin Xavier finished a cold shower, dried himself, and got dressed when his phone rang; a call was coming in.

It was Laura Xavier calling.

Justin Xavier answered, "Hello, Mom."

"Justin, you promised to bring Carol back. So did you make a move on her?" Laura Xavier asked eagerly.

Justin Xavier remained expressionless, "No."

"Why not yet?" Laura Xavier became anxious, "Justin, tell me the truth, is it because Leah disagrees? What does Leah mean by this? She can’t have children herself, so is she not letting Carol have them for you either? Does she want you to end up without a son?"

"Justin, I think Leah doesn’t love you at all. She’s just too selfish! Or perhaps, it’s her way of punishing the Xavier family, planning to make us cut off the family line!"