Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother - Chapter 243

Chapter 243: Another News Chapter 243: Another News “No, I want to know now,” she insisted.

“What kind of wise words did you tell her that she preferred to sleep and be lazy?” “It can wait,” Justin replied.

“That’s exactly what I told her when she called you to discuss what to do about the statement the Browns released.” “And she listened?” Natalie asked.

“To the extent of rolling in bed this early?” “Those were the wise words from Justin Harper himself.

How can they be meaningless?” Justin said.

“Your friend is smart enough to get the meaning right.” Natalie didn’t know what to say and sighed.

“I’ll let this slide, thinking about how the Browns must be getting restless with no reply from us.” “See, you’re smart as well,” Justin said and handed her the clothes.

“Get changed into these.

Dinner is ready.” —- When Natalie went to the bathroom, Justin’s cell phone rang, and he saw Noah’s message.

There was a link.

Justin opened the link and saw it was news about Natalie and him.

There was a picture of Justin’s back view, carrying Natalie toward his luxury car.

The headline of the news read: Natalie Ford In The Arms Of An Unknown Man.

Further questions were raised in the article: Who is this man?

Is he her husband or someone else?

Looking at the limited edition car, one can say he is no ordinary man.

But then, who is he?

There were also various comments by readers under the news article.

Justin dialed Noah’s number and ordered, “No need to delete the news.” Noah replied, “Yes, Mr.

Harper.

Anyway, they couldn’t capture your face, and the image isn’t that clear.” Justin hummed and hung up the call.

Let everyone know, you are not alone, Natalie.

There is someone to support you and take care of you.

—- Natalie returned to the room, and dinner was arranged there once more.

They put aside all the troublesome matters and quietly enjoyed a peaceful dinner.

After dinner, Justin once again led Natalie to the bed, to which she frowned.

“I’m not sleeping now.” “That’s the punishment you earned for not following my instructions and letting your back get hurt,” Justin said, ignoring her protests as he carried her to the bed.

She protested, “Sleeping right after eating will give me indigestion.” “Sleep on your left side,” he instructed.

“There are patients who can’t even get out of bed for long.

If you want, I can turn you into one by cuffing your hands to the bed.” Natalie frowned and said, “At least let me sit.” “The doctor asked you to keep lying in bed.

Sitting will put pressure on your spine as well,” he said, covering her with a blanket.

“And this is the result of your stubbornness.” Natalie gritted her teeth and kept quiet.

“The doctor will visit you tomorrow and give further instructions.” Natalie hummed, and Justin went to the couch to sit and work.

Seeing him working, she mumbled, “So unfair.” Justin heard it.

“Indeed, it’s unfair to me.” She glared at him.

“You’re getting to work while I’m forced to sleep, despite having so much to do.

Is that what’s unfair to you?” He looked at her.

“You’re in bed right in front of me, but I’m forced to work so I won’t do anything with you when you’re not in a condition to handle me.

That’s what’s unfair to me.” “You deserve it,” she retorted, frowning, and turned her back to him, lying on her right side.

“On your left side, darling,” he commented.

“Indigestion won’t kill me,” she said, continuing to lie on her right side, unwilling to look at him.

After Justin finished his work, he put the laptop aside and climbed into bed.

Natalie wasn’t sleeping but was looking at her mobile, reading through various news articles related to the business world.

In a moment, the mobile was gone from her hand.

Before she could scold him, he said, “It’s a bad habit to look at your mobile for too long when you’re in bed.” “My life is full of bad habits.

Getting rid of one won’t make a difference,” she retorted, still angry at him.

“Now that I’m with you, I’ll slowly get rid of all those bad habits of yours.

Don’t worry,” he said coolly and turned off the lights.

In the dim light from the lamp, he could see her face clearly, still showing signs of annoyance.

Seeing him looking at her, Natalie turned around to face her back to him.

“Hmm?” Justin asked.

“I need to sleep on my left side,” she spat out and turned slowly, due that lingering pain in her back.  Justin didn’t mind and moved closer to her, holding her, her back pressed against his chest.

She didn’t protest, knowing there was no point.

After holding her for a while, Justin spoke.

“You know I’m doing this for your own sake, so stop being stubborn and making things difficult for me-especially when I’m already at the edge.” Natalie understood his meaning and said, “Then you’d better stay away from me.” “That’s not possible,” he said and moved his hand to her waist.

“But what is possible is for us to heal your back faster so I don’t have to hold back anymore.” She held his hand that was roaming around her waist, only to hear him say, “Once your back is recovered, shall we?” Natalie didn’t reply.

He leaned in closer and gently bit her ear.

“You don’t want to?” She flinched at it and warned.

“Stop asking such questions.” “Answering with a yes or no is easier than trying to avoid it,” he said.

“If you don’t reply, I’ll take it as a yes.” Natalie stayed quiet.

Justin took her silence as a ‘yes’ and said, “So you’d better focus on recovering well, or I’m afraid your back will end up in worse condition.” Natalie’s face turned red, his shameless words echoing just next to her ear.

“Till then, just let me feel the softness.” His hand moved inside her top.