Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother

Chapter 24: Grandpa-Justin Talk

"G-Grandpa, it’s because I’m joining Mia’s company and have important things to discuss with her, so staying with her was ideal. Also, it’s only been two days since Aiden and I met again so..."

Albert’s voice rose with frustration. "You’ve already been apart for a year and a half despite being married, and even now, I see no affection between you two."

"Grandpa, these things might take a little time since we were separated for so long," she tried to reassure him.

But Albert wasn’t convinced. "Is it because your marriage a year and a half ago was a mistake, and now you’re forcing yourselves to accept it?" he asked pointedly. "If that’s the case, you two can divorce. There’s no need to force yourselves." With that, he picked up his phone. "My friend’s son is a lawyer. Let me contact him."

Natalie’s eyes widened in fear. If this went any further, her lie would be exposed, and her grandfather might suffer another shock. "Grandpa," she said urgently, gently taking the phone from his hand and setting it aside.

"Grandpa, you’re misunderstanding us. We don’t want a divorce. Trust me, we like each other. It’s just that we’re not used to behaving affectionately in front of others." She turned to look at Justin. "My husband isn’t the romantic type at all. Look at him—he’s like a block of ice. He can’t even manage a single sweet expression on his face."

Justin raised an eyebrow at her, his expression clearly asking, ’How dare you?’

But Natalie blatantly ignored his reaction and continued to sell him to cover her mistake. "I’ll have to work a little to teach him how to be romantic instead of being a block of ice."

Albert glanced at the calm and composed Justin, then back at Natalie as she continued, "I’m sure, sooner or later, he’ll come around. The next time you see us, you won’t have any more complaints, Grandpa."

"Does that also mean I’ll get to see my great-grandkids soon?" the old man asked hopefully, a smile spreading across his face.

"Of course, Grandpa," Natalie answered, maintaining her sweet smile. "Once we two get to know each other better."

he thought about the nonsense she was spouting. Acting as his step-sister’s husband was already uncomfortable enough,

living together," Albert continued. "If there are any issues with getting

on it and soon will have our own home," Natalie assured

but managed to

time setting up your new home. Once I feel better, I’ll personally visit

Natalie blinked, momentarily stunned

on a slightly hurt tone.

didn’t mean...," she

to your home and stay with you?" he

him. "I was just worried about you leaving the hospital in your weak condition." Natalie tried to cover up her initial shock. She had almost panicked, thinking

Albert confessed. "But now, just to see you having your own

said, her expression turning emotional. She felt the weight of

is stable and out of any danger, I’ll explain everything

Albert suggested, his tone calm but firm. "In the meantime,

immediately understood that Albert wanted to speak with Justin alone, but she

an excuse."Grandpa, Aiden has

that in your absence, I’ll act like an annoying elder

smiled awkwardly. "Of course not,