Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother novel Chapter 75

Chapter 75: Justin and Albert’s Plan

After a while of silence, Justin asked, "What do you plan about the news of you firing all those employees?"

"I’ll respond to it soon."

"Do you need any help?"

"No."

Justin respected her decision and added, "I’ll make sure Grandma doesn’t do anything reckless."

"Tomorrow, after Grandpa’s check-up, once the doctor confirms he’s out of danger, I’ll explain everything to him. Then we can stop this act."

Justin stared at her silently, unsure how to feel—relieved or sad. It meant he wouldn’t have an excuse to come here anymore, to eat her food or sleep in her room. The thought felt strangely unacceptable. Is it wrong to hope the doctor says Albert isn’t fully recovered yet? How he wished for that.

But he could only hum in agreement.

After dinner, Justin went to shower while Natalie headed to bed. By the time he came out of the bathroom, he saw her lying with her back to him, already settled under the blankets.

Is she already asleep?

Justin turned off the lights and slid inside the blanket to sleep on the bed as well. He looked at her, who didn’t move even a bit despite him sleeping on the bed. The previous night they had a sweet fight, but tonight it all felt weird to be this calm.

Not wanting to disturb her, Justin closed his eyes, though his mind was restless. The thought that soon, he wouldn’t be lying in this same bed next to her left him feeling uneasy.

Meanwhile, Natalie, who had been pretending to sleep, slowly opened her eyes, her own mind conflicted just like Justin’s.

He won’t be here by my side for much longer. It’s better to keep my distance now so I don’t feel lonely once he’s gone. I don’t like being alone, but that’s all I’ve ever had—and I guess I’ll just have to get used to it again.

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The next morning everything was quiet in the home where Natalie was preparing breakfast for three of them, refusing to accept any help from Justin and simply asked him to stay with Albert.

Justin accompanied Albert who was sitting in the chair at the deck, enjoying the mild sunlight bath. He observed Albert was unusually calm.

"What’s troubling you, Mr Ford?" Justin asked, breaking the silence.

Albert sighed, "I might won’t be able to come here so often."

What Justin was worried about, seemed to be finally happening. ’If you don’t come here, how would I be able to come here as well. At that, your grand-daughter is about to reveal the truth. Only if there was a way to stop her.’

Justin cleared his throat, and asked, "Why? Natalie likes to have you here. You should come often, or if you listen to me, you should just stay here."

"You don’t mind me old man staying around you newly wed couple?" Albert asked.

"Of course not, Mr Ford."

"That’s good to know but..." the old man sighed, "Today I have a checkup and not just Natalie, but even her grandma would accompany me. They both will know I am perfectly fine now. Once Sephina knows there is no need for me to stay in the hospital, she will take me back home and I won’t be able to sneak out to come here. If I do, Sephina will follow me here and create trouble for Natalie."