Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother

Chapter 43: Sneezing

As soon as Natalie saw Justin, she quickly stood up from the sofa. "Let’s discuss something quickly before my grandpa arrives."

"What is it?" Justin asked, slipping off his shoes to change into home slippers.

"First, remember this is my home, and I’m the boss. Second, though we’re acting like husband and wife, you need to maintain a distance from me. No getting closer than one foot, and absolutely no touching me—touching is entirely forbidden..."

Just then, the doorbell rang, interrupting her from the talk.

"Seems like Grandpa is here. We can discuss the rest later," she said, quickly stepping toward him and grabbing his arm like a doting wife as they walked toward the door.

"You said no touching," Justin reminded her, looking at where she had wrapped her both hands around his arm.

"The rules are for you, not me. Remember, I am the boss," she snapped back, plastering the brightest smile on her face as she opened the door. "Grandpa!" she exclaimed, clinging even more lovingly to Justin’s arm. "We were waiting for you."

The old man’s face lit up with joy at the sight of them together.

Natalie let go of Justin’s arm and moved to embrace her grandpa. "Please come inside," she said warmly, while Justin glanced at his now-empty arm, still feeling the lingering warmth of her touch.

Natalie guided her grandfather, Albert, into the home, as she heard him ask, "Are you alright, Nat? I hope your grandma didn’t bother you after Briena’s interview with reporters."

He was clearly aware that Sephina would force Natalie to take a blame for it, and it worried him.

"She didn’t," Natalie lied and pulled out apologetic expressions. "But I’m sorry for worrying you. I was so caught up in setting up this new home that I completely forgot to check my phone."

"It’s alright. As long as you’re fine," his eyes scanned the drawing room. "This place has a lively feel to it. It really looks like the home of a newlywed couple. I like it."

"Thank you, Grandpa."

room, observing how naturally Natalie played her role, so convincingly that she could probably fool a lie

get you water." She turned to fetch him a glass of water,

aback by how seriously Justin was taking his

smile. "Thank you,

demeanor reserved as usual. Albert, noticing this, added, "I hope I didn’t trouble you in the middle of your

didn’t," Justin

much of a talker, but he appreciated the man’s maturity and understanding. Justin was someone who preferred action over words, and that reassured the old

Justin wouldn’t be able to answer, Natalie quickly spoke up as she sat back down next to him. "Grandpa, shouldn’t you be in the hospital? Did they really allow you to

much so that I could spend a

She glanced at Justin, who sat quietly,

talk to your doctor. It might not be

you don’t want this old man in your

about your health. But if you’re sure it’s safe for you to stay, you can stay as long as

didn’t seem too pleased with the idea. If her

Albert’s face brightened up, revealing that his earlier anger had been an act. He had clearly come prepared

this rich man who probably got water brought to him by someone else and his bag carried by others, was now doing these things for her

infuriating, I shall thank him for all

your home?" Albert asked, his eyes twinkling with curiosity. "I’ll

been smart enough to bring his belongings with him, ensuring her grandpa wouldn’t

everything in the drawing room before

hung. "Seems like I left it open," and closed the door, once she saw Albert had already taken a good look. Then she pointed to another door in the room. "This is the bathroom—a spacious one

and hummed approvingly.

guest room. "This is the guest room. Grandpa, you