Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother novel Chapter 387

Chapter 387: She Will Always Be My Mother

Natalie and Justin were watching the news coverage about the Ford Group.

"Finally, it’s started," Natalie mumbled. "I wonder what Sephina’s reaction must’ve been."

"She’s left for their hometown," Justin replied.

"So she finally decided to give up," Natalie sighed. "Good for her. Now Grandpa doesn’t have to worry about her anymore."

Justin hummed in agreement, then said, "Want to see something?"

Surprised by his sudden shift, Natalie looked at him curiously and nodded.

Justin picked up an envelope placed on the center table and handed it to her. She opened it and pulled out the photo, examining the people in it—especially the two identical boys.

"Your family?" she asked.

Justin hummed again, confirming her guess.

"Which one of these two is you?" she asked.

"Try to guess," he replied.

"You two look so alike... even your expressions are the same. It’s so hard to tell," she murmured, studying the picture. "Even this tiny mole on both your chins is identical. I wonder if your mother could even tell you apart."

Justin stayed silent. He had no memories of those days.

Natalie sensed the shift in mood and quickly changed the topic.

"Even as a kid, you were so good-looking," she said, then corrected herself with a small smile, "You both look the same, but my compliment is only for you—whichever one you are in this photo."

Justin smiled at her effort to respect his possessiveness and simply hummed.

"You look like this man—your father," she added thoughtfully. "If the three of you stood side by side, he’d probably look more like your older brother than your dad."

She kept talking, mostly to herself. "And your mother... she’s so pretty. No wonder—just like your father—you fell for a pretty woman too."

She looked up at him and smiled. "Isn’t that right?"

He nodded, a smile never leaving his lips, his eyes full of affection for her. "Yes, you’re the prettiest. That’s why I fell for you."

She smiled, as if approving his words. "I’ll make sure to preserve my beauty even when we’re old, so you’ll always feel good about your choice."

He chuckled inwardly. "Even when you’re old, I’m sure you’ll be effortlessly beautiful—just like always."

She chuckled softly and happened to flip the photo over, only to notice something written on the back. She raised a brow. "Seems like this person is asking for trouble."

"That’s why I need to go there," Justin added.

Natalie understood now why he had shown her the picture. "When are you leaving?"

"Tomorrow morning."

There was a brief silence on her side before she asked, "How long will you be gone?"

"Not sure," he replied. "But I’ll try to make it quick."

Natalie knew how dangerous it could be, and her voice softened. "Be safe."

Justin hummed, and Natalie leaned in to hug him. "Looks like I’m going to miss you like crazy."

He hugged her back. "How about I make up for it..."

"Tonight, maybe," she cut in with a teasing smile. "I have work to do now. I only came back to have lunch with you. Time to return."

Justin grabbed her hand before she could walk away and gently pulled her back onto his lap. "Trying to run away?"

She shook her head nervously. "I just don’t want to return to the office with hickeys on my neck."

His intense gaze was fixed on her beautiful, nervous face. "How about... in other places? I’ll spare your neck."

Hearing that, she felt a wave of temptation rise in her, licking her lips unconsciously. "Well... but won’t I be late?"

"We’ll make it quick," he said, already about to push her down onto the sofa.

She quickly stopped him. "Not here."

He paused, then swept her into the bedroom.

"Wait—close the door first," she said breathlessly, trying to break free from his intense kiss as he pinned her against the wall inside the room.