Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother novel Chapter 23

Chapter 23: Justin Acting As Husband

Natalie and Justin entered the private room, where a nurse had just finished administering medicine to the old man. The nurse smiled and asked, "You look happy today, Mr. Ford."

"I am. I’m going to meet my grandson-in-law," Albert replied and noticed the two figures who had just entered the room. The smile on his lips widened. "There she is, my granddaughter." He then turned his attention to the tall, handsome man standing beside her. His gaze lingered on Justin for a moment before he offered an approving nod. "Good. Very good."

Justin wasn’t sure how to respond to Albert’s comment, while Natalie felt a wave of relief wash over her—her grandfather seemed pleased with Justin. It reassured her that asking for Justin’s help had been the right decision. It lessened the chances of her grandfather becoming suspicious.

The nurse offered a light smile to the guests and left.

Natalie wrapped her hand around Justin’s arm, taking him by surprise. She could feel the muscles in his arm tense up under her touch, sensing his reluctance.

Ignoring it, she looked up at him with a sweet smile playing on her lips. "Aiden, let me introduce you to my most favorite person."

Maintaining his composure despite her fake sweetness, he simply hummed in acknowledgment and walked ahead with her, allowing her to hold his arm. No other woman ever dare what this one was doing these days and the worse thing, he could not even stop her.

As they reached the bed, Natalie continued, "This is my grandpa, Albert Ford, the one I’ve always told you about."

Justin offered a respectful nod. "Glad to meet you, Mr. Ford," he said as he took this chance to free his hand from her hold and moved to place the fruit basket on the bedside table.

"And Grandpa, this is my husband, Aiden Handrix," she added.

Justin brows furrowed to hear this unpleasant thing, but he maintained his calm before turning to face the grandpa after settling the fruit basket.

Albert studied Justin closely. "I’m glad you found time to meet me. Natalie mentioned you’re busy with your newly started business."

Justin nodded silently, standing in place, his expression calm.

The old man observed the couple, noticing they didn’t stand as close as married couples typically would. Instead, they seemed more like strangers.

"What’s wrong, Grandpa?" Natalie asked, noticing the shift in her grandfather’s expression. He seemed happy to see Justin—what had changed so suddenly?

"Where is your marriage certificate?" Albert asked, his tone strict and his demeanor serious.

Natalie’s heart skipped a beat—she realized she didn’t have it. But before she could respond, Justin reached into his pocket and handed her the document. "In your hurry, you forgot to get it."

She offered him a smile while her eyes accusing him for why he didn’t give it to her before.

Accepting the certificate, she handed it over to Albert. "Grandpa, here it is. I tend to forget things, but fortunately, Aiden remembers everything."

The old man didn’t comment and looked through the marriage certificate with serious expressions. Observing the picture of a man plastered on the document, he looked back at Justin, obviously to compare him with the picture. He let out a sigh of relief, but his gaze was still doubtful.

Natalie looked at him, surprised by his words. His expression was so serious and convincing that even she almost believed it was true. ’These businessmen are really good at bluffing,’ she thought.