Chapter 23: Justin Acting As Husband

Natalie and Justin entered the private room, where a nurse had just finished administering medicine to the old man. The nurse smiled and asked, "You look happy today, Mr. Ford."

"I am. I’m going to meet my grandson-in-law," Albert replied and noticed the two figures who had just entered the room. The smile on his lips widened. "There she is, my granddaughter." He then turned his attention to the tall, handsome man standing beside her. His gaze lingered on Justin for a moment before he offered an approving nod. "Good. Very good."

Justin wasn’t sure how to respond to Albert’s comment, while Natalie felt a wave of relief wash over her—her grandfather seemed pleased with Justin. It reassured her that asking for Justin’s help had been the right decision. It lessened the chances of her grandfather becoming suspicious.

The nurse offered a light smile to the guests and left.

Natalie wrapped her hand around Justin’s arm, taking him by surprise. She could feel the muscles in his arm tense up under her touch, sensing his reluctance.

Ignoring it, she looked up at him with a sweet smile playing on her lips. "Aiden, let me introduce you to my most favorite person."

Maintaining his composure despite her fake sweetness, he simply hummed in acknowledgment and walked ahead with her, allowing her to hold his arm. No other woman ever dare what this one was doing these days and the worse thing, he could not even stop her.

As they reached the bed, Natalie continued, "This is my grandpa, Albert Ford, the one I’ve always told you about."

Justin offered a respectful nod. "Glad to meet you, Mr. Ford," he said as he took this chance to free his hand from her hold and moved to place the fruit basket on the bedside table.

"And Grandpa, this is my husband, Aiden Handrix," she added.

Justin brows furrowed to hear this unpleasant thing, but he maintained his calm before turning to face the grandpa after settling the fruit basket.

closely. "I’m glad you found time to meet me. Natalie mentioned you’re busy with

in place,

didn’t stand as close as married couples typically would. Instead, they seemed more like

Natalie asked, noticing the shift in her grandfather’s expression. He seemed happy

certificate?" Albert asked, his

But before she could respond, Justin reached into his pocket and handed her

him for

it over to Albert. "Grandpa, here it is. I tend to

serious expressions. Observing the picture of a man plastered on the document, he looked back at Justin, obviously to compare

got married a year and a half ago and didn’t know about it?" Albert asked, his eyes narrowing as he scanned the

already prepared for these questions, while Justin left it to her as she had instructed him to leave such a part

state of mind when we got married and ended up

state of mind?" Albert exclaimed in

had unknowingly provided the answer for her. "Y-Yes, Grandpa. We were drunk, and then...we just

inwardly. This woman might be capable of many things, but lying convincingly wasn’t one of

Justin, his gaze now filled with displeasure.

waiting for Natalie to come back to me on her own. I didn’t realize she had forgotten about our

serious and convincing that even she almost believed it was true.

behind you and live together happily from now on. Consider

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