Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother - 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.”

“Why don’t we make doctor say you are not fine,” Justin suggested.

“I have done it before, and this time, it would be difficult for me to pull out the same trick. Doctor might not listen to me this time, they listen to Sephina more.”

Justin raised a brow, “How about I help you, Mr Ford?”

Albert’s eyes brightened up, “Can you?”

“I have some connections. Might come handy now,” Justin replied humbly.

Only if Albert knew Justin had the power to make entire hospital obey him at the flick of his finger.

Albert looked around to make sure Natalie was not around and whispered to Justin, “Then today, can you help me with doctor saying I need to stay in the hospital at least for a month more?”

‘A month?’ Justin’s scheming brain lit up to think he could be here a month more. He whispered back, “But Natalie should also think that you are sick.”

“Is it necessary? I can tell her it’s to fool her grandma.”

‘Of course it’s necessary or she will end up telling you the truth and I would be kicked out from here,’ Justin thought and explained, “It’s best way to keep her obedient to you. Don’t you enjoy it when she listens to you without any question asking?”

“Hmm, you are right,” Albert finally relaxed in delight, “I am so glad to have you as my partner in crime.”

“I feel the same,” Justin replied.

Both men leaned back in the chairs, having content smiles on their faces and having their own agendas in mind.

‘Natalie, you won’t be getting rid of me so soon,’ Justin thought and closed his eyes to enjoy the fresh sunlight.

Natalie arrived there to call these two for the breakfast but watched them relaxing and smiling.

‘What made these two so happy?’ She decided to call them anyways. “Grandpa! Aiden! Breakfast is ready.”

Both men opened their eyes, smirked at each other and headed to the dining table inside. At the breakfast table both sat obediently, their focus on eating.

Natalie was surprised to see her grandpa was not talking and observed the two with suspicious gaze.

“What did you two talk about at the deck?” she could not help but ask.

Albert immediately pulled out a sad face. “I was telling Aiden how scared and worried I am about todays check up at the hospital. I don’t want to be sick anymore.”

“The way you two were smiling, didn’t feel like it was anything sad,” she countered, gazing the two suspiciously.

Albert looked at Justin, but the man was simply focussed on food, as if what Natalie said didn’t concern him.

Helpless, Albert decided to take care of it on his own and exclaimed, “So you want me to be sad and cry over in a worry? Can’t I even smile?”

Natalie, taken aback by his sudden shift in temper, immediately softened, “I didn’t mean it that way, Grandpa. I am sorry.”

The old man huffed and continued eating, inside feeling relieved that she won’t ask anything more.

Justin smiled lightly. ‘Entire Ford family is full of good actors.’