Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother novel Chapter 153

Chapter 153: Natalie In Pain

The man’s brow furrowed, and he took a step forward. "It is my business when I’m the owner of this hotel." He glanced at Natalie over John’s shoulder, and could clearly guess what was wrong with her. "I know her. I’m Steve Davis—her friend, Mia’s fiancé."

Though he was not on good terms with Mia, Steve felt it was the way to assure John.

Hearing Mia’s name, John relaxed slightly, though he kept his guard up. "She’s not feeling well, and I’d appreciate it if you didn’t interfere."

"John..." Natalie’s weak, pained voice reached him. "Hurry..."

Steve stepped aside from his suite’s door, gesturing toward it. "Take her to my suite. That one’s under maintenance."

John shot him a wary glance, debating whether to trust him, but he had no choice. He wrapped an arm around Natalie to support her as she leaned heavily against him, desperate for any comfort, even if it was John.

He guided her inside the suite, her grip on him tightening with each step. Once inside, he eased her toward the sofa, but she clung to him for the wrong reasons—her drugged mind clouding her intentions. With firm resolve, he gently but forcefully pushed her onto the sofa to break her hold.

Natalie curled up on the cushions, her expression contorted with pain, her body glistening with sweat.

John stepped back immediately, keeping his distance. "The doctor will be here soon. Stay put. I’ll be just outside."

"Don’t... go..." Natalie’s voice was a pained plea, her eyes filled with desperation.

But John ignored the plea, leaving the room and closing the door behind him. He took his place outside, standing guard like a sentinel and pulled out his cellphone again to check something.

Steve was still waiting in the hallway. "I’ve already called the doctor," he said, his tone measured.

John met Steve’s gaze with a cold, indifferent stare, offering no thanks. He gave a slight nod. "You can leave now."

Steve studied John with a mix of frustration and suspicion. He had gone out of his way to offer his private suite and summon medical help, yet this bodyguard showed no sign of gratitude.

Though his connection to Natalie was distant now, Steve couldn’t bring himself to walk away. He knew who John was—he’d seen him in the news, protecting Natalie from a mob of reporters—but that didn’t mean he trusted him. _{freewebnovel.cσ๓}

"Once the doctor I called arrives, I’ll leave," Steve said, his tone firm. "This is my hotel, and I won’t allow anything inappropriate to happen here."

John shot him a cold glare. "Inappropriate has already happened."

Steve returned the glare with equal intensity. "Aren’t you her bodyguard? What were you doing when it happened?"

A sharp cry came from inside the room.

"Ahhh..."

Natalie’s scream could be heard out of the door, filled with unbearable pain. John’s heart lurched, but he forced himself to stay calm, quickly made a call.

"Where are you? How much time?"

Steve was stunned. Her husband? He had heard rumors that Natalie’s husband was a lowly gigolo, but this man—he was anything but ordinary.