Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 1598

A week later.

Thanks to the meticulous, round-the-clock care provided by over a dozen top doctors from Subterra Vanguard and Liberty Island.

Celine's recovery was remarkably smooth. She could now get out of bed and walk slowly around the room.

She could even visit the nursery to watch little Arthur get his baths.

"It's Auntie," Celine cooed over the pink, chubby baby in the crib. "When you grow up, you have to protect Auntie, okay?"

"Goo~"

Arthur stared up with wide, bright eyes. His tiny hands reached toward Juniper as he blew a little saliva bubble, babbling in a baby language no one could decipher.

Celine asked, "What is he saying?"

Juniper replied, "He said yes."

Celine blinked. "Makes sense."

Juniper reached out and gently tapped his tiny fist. "Auntie agrees."

When he grew up, he was going to make a fortune and spoil her rotten.

...

Warren returned after preparing a bottle of formula.

Watching the two sisters hovering around the baby, their faces radiant with joy, his heart felt completely full.

"What do you think?" Warren didn't step in to ruin the moment. Instead, he turned to the man standing nearby with a solemn expression. "Are you two going to have one after Juniper graduates?"

"Do you prefer a boy or a girl?" Warren added thoughtfully. "I always wanted a daughter, but I got this little guy instead. I've made peace with it, though. As long as he's Celine's, I'm happy."

Shanley's brow furrowed slightly. He parted his lips and said slowly, "We aren't planning on having kids."

"What?"

Warren was taken aback for a moment, turning to stare at Shanley. "You're planning to be child-free?"

"Mhm."

Shanley nodded, his expression completely serious. "As for raising someone, taking care of her is enough for me."

He'd treat her like the most cherished child and spoil her for the rest of her life.

"Did what happened with Celine scare you?" Warren could somewhat understand.

When Celine was in the operating room, bleeding heavily and fighting for her life.

He had spent those agonizing hours drowning in regret, thinking that if they just didn't have kids, Celine would never have had to suffer like this.

"It terrified me." Shanley picked up a tangerine and slowly began peeling it, his expression grave. "So, I've decided not to have children."

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