Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother

Chapter 32

Chapter 32: Justin’s Resolve To Maintain Distance With Natalie

For a moment, time seemed to stand still. The intimacy of the situation—the feel of her against him and the intoxicating scent that enveloped them—created a charged atmosphere in that dimly lit room that neither of them had anticipated.

Natalie held steadily onto his shoulders, intending to explain why she was there, but as soon as she moved her face back to look at him, her words died on her lips. The intensity in his gaze held her captive, and she froze, unable to say a word. Her breath quickened, and she swallowed hard, feeling an unfamiliar vulnerability in his presence.

Justin, too, felt his control slipping, the iron resolve he was so proud of wavering as he became acutely aware of every movement she made, every breath she took. The proximity, the softness of her against him, was almost too much.

Finally, he managed to regain a control over his thoughts, his voice coming out rough and low. "Natalie," he murmured, his breath warm against her skin.

Hearing her name spoken in his deep, enticing voice, she could only hum softly in response, her gaze lingering on his face longer than it should have.

"You should be resting," he added, his tone gentler but still firm.

The simple words broke the spell, and Natalie quickly tried to push herself away from him, but her injured ankle betrayed her once again. She groaned in pain and fell back against him before she could even move.

"S-Sorry," she whispered, her voice strained as she pressed against his shoulder, trying to suppress the pain.

his voice firm

wrap around her back, holding her securely, while the other moved to the back of her thighs. In one smooth motion, he lifted her slightly and adjusted himself

his grip, the steady calmness in his movements, and it both

his focus on ensuring she was settled

herself to meet Justin’s eyes. Her cheeks flushed with the awkwardness of the moment, as well as the inexplicable attraction

to cover you... so you wouldn’t feel cold," she

In just a few moments of unintentional closeness, this woman had managed to affect him in a way he hadn’t anticipated, and thankfully, the sheet managed to hide

evident. "I’m

cleared his throat, trying to shake off the lingering sensation of her touch. "It’s fine," he replied, though

shifted a little away. "Why are you here," she asked, trying to ease the tension

draped over him, his back facing her, he walked towards the door. "I’ll send a nurse to help you get back to bed," and tossed the sheet onto a table next to the door before walking out,

the door close behind him, her mind racing. ’What’s wrong with him to leave so suddenly? Did I make him uncomfortable? Did he think I was trying to throw myself at

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room, instructing John, now Natalie’s bodyguard, to call for a nurse to help her. He didn’t want to

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