Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother novel Chapter 372

Chapter 372: Adopted Son And Natalie’s Husband

In the evening, Julia arrived at James’ home with Natalie. James was present in the drawing room to welcome them, while Caryn was still inside her room.

Natalie had conflicted emotions in her heart as she met this man as her father—after he had declared it in front of the entire world. She didn’t know how to go about it. How was she supposed to suddenly address this man as father when she still called her mother by name?

James approached them, his gaze settling on Natalie, who offered him a polite nod. Meanwhile, Julia immediately spoke up.

"You finally did something to make your mother proud of you. You married the one you always loved."

Just like always, unaffected by any of her remarks, James said, "Have a seat first."

As they walked toward the sofa, Julia said to Natalie, "You know, your father has always been madly in love with your mother, even after she left him..."

"Mother, do you really have to tell all this to my daughter even before she knows me well enough on her own and gets used to calling me father?" James commented. "Leave her be."

"Are you worried your fake cold and aloof persona will be lifted in front of your daughter if I tell her what you don’t show others?" Julia countered.

"My actions from the past few days are enough to let her know what I feel for her mother. There is no need for you to waste your words," James replied without a tinge of hesitation.

Natalie couldn’t deny this claim. Even at this age this man was bold enough to frisk away his woman in front of entire world, without caring for what others would even say. One could only imagine the depth of his love towards that woman.

"I need something to talk about with my granddaughter, so gossiping about you seems like a good start," Julia countered. "And you can’t stop me."

James sighed and helped his mother settle on the sofa.

Natalie tried her best not to smile at the way these two were bickering. She hadn’t expected James to talk this much.

James looked at Natalie. "Justin?"

"He is finishing an important meeting, but he will be here soon," she informed him.

He hummed and left to get Caryn. She was inside her room when he approached her.

"Mother is here," he informed her.

She didn’t reply but turned her wheelchair around so she could leave the room.

James knelt in front of her chair, looking at her slightly anxious face.

"Mother is happy to have you. You don’t have to think too much. Just be yourself," he said calmly, looking into her eyes. Then, in a teasing tone, he added, "Moreover, as you said before, you are too old, so no need to feel like a newly wedded woman. Now you’re a woman with gray hair, old and experienced."

Hearing that, Caryn felt like slapping him. He was teasing her. Though she had said she was old, he didn’t have to rub it in her face like this.

"You’re old as well, so stop acting like a young, domineering man," she retorted, her tone slightly angry.

"I never said I am old," he countered, happy that she was back to her arrogant self. "Acting like a young, domineering man? Hmm! Are you referring to when I kissed you? Even if we are in eighties or nineteen, I would be same passionate towards you."

"Shut up!" she scolded him. "Move away! I need to go out."

James stood up and watched her go ahead while he followed her out.

Caryn reached the drawing room, where Julia greeted her with a warm smile. Caryn removed the mask from her face as a gesture of respect before greeting her.

"Good evening, Madam Harper," Caryn addressed her the same way she used to in the past.

"Caryn, don’t you think that’s not the appropriate way to address me now?" Julia asked softly.

Before Caryn could say a word, James interjected, "Mother. Take it slow."

Julia sighed. "You’re still over-possessive of her. Never mind, I’ll wait until she calls me mother."

Caryn sighed in relief and looked at Natalie, who was sitting calmly. "Your husband isn’t here?"