Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother novel Chapter 115

Chapter 115: I Like The Way You Are

Julia went to meet Albert, her mind still uneasy about the lie she thought Justin had told the old man. Inhaling deeply, she entered the room, where a nurse was changing his IV drip. _{freewёbnoνel.com}

"How are you, Albert?" Julia asked, trying to suppress her unease.

"I’m good," Albert offered her a light smile. "Have a seat."

Justin and Natalie accompanied her as well. Natalie’s heart raced with another series of lies, while Justin remained calm and unfazed, as if nothing was amiss.

Natalie glanced at him, who stood by her side. This man truly has thick skin, while I might die of anxiety.

Justin looked back at her, his expression nonchalant. She sighed and looked away.

"I’m not sure what to say to you," Julia began hesitantly.

"I know you weren’t aware of anything either," Albert said gently, "but as elders, we should just respect their wishes."

She smiled awkwardly. "You’re right. And at least I didn’t have a heart attack like you did after finding out." She tried to lighten the tension.

Albert chuckled. "True. My heart has really gotten weak."

"Don’t worry about anything and rest well. Justin will take care of everything, including Natalie."

Albert nodded. "He’s a fine young man. You’ve raised him well."

Julia smiled. "That I know, but he can be quite troublesome at times, and I want to beat him."

Albert laughed softly. "Grandkids are like that. But now that we’re family, we can look after them together."

Julia nodded. Well, Justin and Natalie were truly her family, and having another old man in the family wouldn’t be so bad.

She felt relived that Albert didn’t ask anything more as she didn’t want to lie about anything. But her heart hurt for being a part of lies now.

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Natalie returned to her office while Justin personally drove Julia back to the hotel. As they drove, he spoke, "Grandma, Father is worried about you. You should call him and let him know when you plan to return."

"That brat... so he remembers he has a mother," Julia frowned.

"He called me the day you arrived, and I told him you were with me," Justin explained. "Also, it’s been a while since you’ve been here, and staying in a hotel isn’t good for you. You should return home."

She glared at him. "Are you trying to get rid of me?"

"No, Grandma. I’m just concerned about you," he replied. "At home, there are servants to take care of you, so Father and I won’t have to worry. Staying in a hotel for too long isn’t ideal."

"What happened to your home?" She asked.

"You know Natalie has been busy so I didn’t pester her for working on it. It might take a while and I do not wish to stay in the hotel."

"Hmm, I’ll think about it. For now, take me to Andrew’s home," she instructed.

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While at the office, Natalie’s cell phone buzzed with a message, notifying her of the bill for the hospital room she had stayed in for half the night.

"What the hell? This is more expensive than a hotel room! That jerk really expects me to pay for it when he’s sitting on a mountain of wealth. Petty, stingy bastard."

Though reluctant, she paid the bill anyway.

"If he’s going to be that petty, then I can be just as bad," she muttered, scrolling through her phone. After a few moments, she sent him a message: "Jerk, I won’t let you be a freeloader either. It’s my hard earn money."

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Justin was busy working when he received a message. It was from Natalie. He opened it and almost laughed.

It was a detailed list of household expenses for the month, split for him to pay.

"You dare insult my husband? Insult my husband ever again, and I’ll make sure that frail neck of yours snaps into pieces."

Noah once more wanted to remind him, She’s not really your wife, but...

"I will," Noah replied, but thought to himself, While working for you, Mr. Harper, I see myself dying a virgin, let alone getting married in this lifetime.

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