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."

his step-sister’s husband was already uncomfortable enough, but now the conversation had moved

continued. "If there are any issues with getting a new home, I can buy one

and soon will have our own home," Natalie assured him quickly before turning to Justin with

almost glared at her but managed to control himself, nodding

new home. Once I feel better, I’ll personally visit you,"

Natalie blinked, momentarily stunned by

his voice took on a slightly hurt tone. "Do you want your

Grandpa! I didn’t mean...,"

want me to come to your home and stay with you?" he asked, his

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 about Albert visiting her when she had no real husband to

"But now, just to see you having your own family, I believe I can

Grandpa. I don’t want to lose you," Natalie said, her expression turning emotional. She felt the

stable and out of any danger,

of you to drink?" Albert suggested, his tone calm but firm. "In the meantime,

speak with Justin

an excuse."Grandpa, Aiden has an important meeting to

act like an annoying elder and trouble your husband?" Albert

smiled awkwardly. "Of

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