Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother novel Chapter 31

Chapter 31: Intimately Close

The doctor then moved to check her ankle, concern evident in his expression. "It’s badly swollen," he commented, looking at Justin. "We’ll need to take an X-ray to ensure there’s nothing more serious."

Justin offered a nod as the doctor and nurse left the room. Natalie, still processing everything, asked, "It must be my sister, isn’t it?"

Justin hummed in agreement. " Those were her fans. According to a statement given to the police, they were angry at you for hurting their idol. Rest of it you can imagine yourself if they did it on their own or were instigated."

"Hmm, they must be minors too, thinking they can get away with it without any real punishment," Natalie speculated.

"But we filed a report claiming they had the intent to murder, so they won’t escape on the excuse of being just ’crazy fans,’" Justin informed her.

"Good," she replied, meeting his eyes with a knowing look. "You’re intentionally making me stay here, aren’t you?"

"If they’ve gone to such lengths to harm you, you’d better not disappoint them," Justin remarked, his eyes revealing that he had a plan.

Natalie’s thoughts shifted, and she asked, "The video I received about the incident in the hospital with my sister—did you send it?"

He shook his head. "Noah did."

She chuckled softly. It wasn’t much different. Noah only acted on Justin’s orders.

"I’ll make good use of it," Natalie assured him.

"Follow the doctor’s instructions and rest," he instructed, ready to leave.

As Justin walked out of the room, Natalie’s thoughts lingered on him. ’Why is he so invested in helping me? Is it just about finding Aiden Handrix, or is there something else I don’t know?’

Going through everything the doctor said, having nothing to do, Natalie preferred to rest. Late in the night, she stirred up in her sleep, only to feel someone’s presence in the room.

Alerted she looked around and saw Justin sitting on the couch, with his back resting on the backrest and head tilted a little up at the back support. Sleeping in such an uncomfortable position.

’Why is he back? To keep me company?’ _{frёewebηovel.cѳm}

Now, as she looked over at Justin, who had dozed off on the couch, she felt gratitude mixed with something unfamiliar. It’s cold these days. I should cover him with something warm.’

With deliberate, careful steps, she limped slightly as she crossed the short distance to the couch. ’Just a few steps, but it feels like I’ve climbed an entire flight of stairs.’

She stood close to Justin and unfolded the sheet in her hand. ’He seems to be in deep sleep. He won’t wake up.’