Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother - Chapter 106

Chapter 106: Justin’s Confession.

Just then, the doctor arrived, followed by his assistant doctor.

Natalie immediately stepped away from Justin, her face etched with worry. “How’s my grandpa?”

“Stay out of it,” Sephina snapped, pushing her aside. She turned to the doctor. “How is Albert?”

Justin silently caught Natalie’s arm, steadying her as he chose to remain silent at this moment.

“Mr. Ford is stable and awake now, but there’s a complication,” the doctor said, his expression tense.

“What happened?” Sephina demanded, while Natalie anxiously waited, her heart pounding in her chest.

“We need to perform a minor surgery on him, but he has refused,” the doctor explained.

“Refused?” Sephina’s voice rose with anger as Natalie’s heart sank. Trembling, she clung to Justin, fear and guilt swirling inside her, convinced that this was somehow her fault. Her grandpa must have been truly disappointed in her.

“Yes. Mr. Ford stated that he doesn’t want to undergo any surgery and that he doesn’t care what happens to him…” the doctor continued gravely.

“I’ll talk to him myself!” Sephina declared, ready to go to the patient’s room, but the doctor’s words stopped her. “You can’t meet him, Mrs Ford.”

“What do you mean?” she demanded furiously. “I’m his wife! You can’t keep me away from him!”

“Mr. Ford has given us strict instructions not to allow any of the family members to visit him,” the doctor said firmly. “He wants to be alone and has requested that all of you return home and not worry about him.

“It must be because of that wretch who put him in this situation!” Sephina snarled, pointing at Natalie. “He won’t refuse to see his wife.”

“Mr. Ford has made it clear that none of the Fords are allowed to see him—including his wife,” the doctor explained firmly. “As his medical team, we cannot go against his wishes, especially if it could cause him any distress and worsen his condition. I’m sorry, but no one from your family is permitted to visit him right now.”

Tears welled up in Natalie’s eyes as she slumped helplessly against Justin, her body trembling. She didn’t even dare say she wanted to see Albert—she knew she had no right. Justin stood quietly beside her, his gaze calm, yet his mind clearly racing.

Sephina’s eyes flared with rage as she turned on Natalie. “Do you see what you’ve done? Now he doesn’t even want to live! What did you do to him?!”

Natalie choked on a sob, unable to speak. Justin wrapped his arms around her protectively, his expression hardening as he glared at Sephina. “Be quiet. We’ll find a solution.”

Sephina opened her mouth, but the steel in Justin’s gaze silenced her. For once, she didn’t press the issue further.

Just then, Julia arrived, glancing around with concern. Sensing the tension and seeing Natalie sobbing against Justin’s chest, she asked softly, “What happened?”

Justin gently guided Natalie to sit on a nearby chair, wiping away her tears. He explained the situation to Julia, who nodded quietly, her own face clouded with worry.

“I’ll go talk to him,” Justin said, his voice calm and determined.

Natalie looked up at him with tear-filled eyes. “But he won’t talk to you either…We both…”

“He’s refusing to see the Fords, but I’m not one of them,” Justin replied, his voice firm and reassuring. “I know what to say. Trust me, I’ll handle this. Don’t worry.”

He stood up and turned to Julia. “Take care of her,” he said softly.

Julia nodded, placing a comforting hand on Natalie’s shoulder as Justin was ready to go to Albert’s room.

“Do you really think he’ll meet with someone outside of his family?” Sephina scoffed angrily.

“You’d be surprised to know just how much more comfortable he is with an outsider than with his own family,” Justin countered calmly, his gaze unwavering.

Sephina turned to the doctor, her voice sharp. “Tell him he’s not allowed to meet Albert either.”

The doctor glanced nervously at Justin, who simply held his gaze. He knew very well who Justin was—someone with significant power and influence. The last time they had manipulated Albert’s health information, it had been on Justin’s orders alone. It had made the doctor know that Albert and this man shared a close, trusted bond.

Clearing his throat hesitantly, the doctor spoke. “This gentleman is correct. If he’s not a Ford, there’s no restriction preventing him from meeting the patient.”

The Fords stared at him, shocked by the response, while a glimmer of hope flickered in Natalie’s eyes. Deep down, she knew that if anyone could make things right, it was Justin.

Justin offered her a reassuring look before turning and heading toward Albert’s room. The doctor personally escorted him to the door, leaving the rest of the family behind.

Inside the VIP patient room, Albert lay on the hospital bed, an oxygen mask resting gently over his nose. He looked frail, his eyes closed, but the sound of the door opening made his eyelids flutter open.

“Mr. Ford,” the doctor called softly.

Albert’s gaze shifted weakly towards the doctor, who said, “You said no Ford is allowed, but this gentleman insisted on meeting you and he is not Ford.”

His heavy lidded eyes moved towards Justin who was standing by the doctor’s side. “Mr Ford,” Justin greeted him politely while the old man simply looked at him. The doctor quietly left the room, leaving the two alone.

“Mr. Ford, I know I’ve hurt you and broken your trust,” Justin began, his voice steady yet sincere. “I also know that an apology won’t be enough to make up for it. So instead of apologizing, I’m here to confess something to you. I hope you’ll hear me out.”

Albert’s hand moved slowly from his chest to remove the oxygen mask. He breathed heavily, his voice weak but clear as he spoke. “Have… a… seat.”

Justin nodded and took a seat in the chair beside the bed, his posture respectful. This was a conversation between two men—no pretences, no deceit.

“I am Justin Harper,” Justin said, his voice firm.

“Harper?” Albert mumbled, the name stuck something in his mind.

Justin nodded. “James Harper’s son—and the current global CEO of the Harper Group.”

Albert’s eyes widened in shock, his expression a mix of surprise and confusion.

“Please, take it easy,” Justin said gently, his tone softening to avoid further distressing the already frail man.

Albert stared at him, struggling to process the revelation. “How… did you and Natalie…? And who… is her husband?” he asked, his voice barely a whisper.