Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother novel Chapter 108

Chapter 108: Briena’s Offer To Justin

"Your uncle looked into his records," Clara interrupted, her tone dismissive. "He’s a nobody. His ID shows nothing at all, and the only thing he’s ever used it for is marrying that bitch. He’s just a good-looking gigolo she lusted after and decided to marry. No wonder she’s been hiding her marriage from all of us."

Rhe thought of Natalie marrying a poor man brought her a sense of relief, but at the same time, Briena couldn’t deny the magnetic allure this man had radiated. His appearance alone seemed to outweigh any shortcomings his financial status might have.

She could still feel her heart beating faster at the sight of him and she could not help but think, ’Honestly... I wouldn’t mind keeping a man like him for myself, even if he’s poor.’

She watched the man hold Natalie’s hand and guided her to sit in the chair- So gentlemanly.

"Do you need anything?" He asked her.

Natalie shook her head, "I am alright. You can take grandma home. It’s late."

"I’ll ask John to do it. I’ll stay with you."

Natalie didn’t reject his offer. In fact at this moment he was the one she wanted to be by her side.

"I will be back in a while."Justin took Julia away.

Briena watched how gentlemanly this man treated Natalie and felt envious.

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Sephina entered the room quietly and walked over to Albert’s bedside. She gazed down at him, her face lined with worry, but she remained silent. All she wanted was to see for herself that he was okay.

Albert removed his oxygen mask, his breathing labored as he spoke in a frail voice. "I’m sorry for making you worry."

Sephina’s gaze softened as she sighed deeply. "If you truly understand that, then stay out of trouble and take better care of yourself."

"I will," he assured her gently, then added, "But please, don’t blame Natalie for anything. It’s all my fault for being reckless."

Sephina’s expression shifted from calm to irritated in an instant. "You allowed me to come in here just to tell me that?"

Albert shook his head slowly. "No... I just want you to stay calm. Please, don’t take your anger out on someone innocent."

"Innocent?" Sephina scoffed, her fists clenching at her sides. "You always sided with her mother, and now you’re always taking her side. Am I always the one in the wrong?"

Albert closed his eyes, taking a deep, steadying breath. He didn’t respond, the effort to speak clearly draining him.

Seeing the strain on his face, Sephina’s irritation melted away. She hurriedly reached for his hand, gripping it tightly. "Alright, alright. I’ll do as you say. Just calm down."

Albert opened his eyes and looked at her, a hint of longing in his gaze. "I wish you could be like this all the time. The way you used to be... my old Sephina." His voice trembled, with emotions.

"You have a surgery. You need to be calm. Don’t think about anything else."

Albert simply nodded and kept holding her hand.