Chapter 59: I Am Julia’s Grandson

’Why does it have to be him, of all people?’ Justin thought as he locked eyes with a shocked Andrew, praying the old man goes with a flow and wouldn’t blurt out his real name. If Andrew called him ’Justin’ now, their lies would be exposed.

If it happened, what was he going to do? Alebrt would be shocked, and Justin didn’t even want to imagine how he would take this deception. More Justin looked at happy Albert, the worse he felt.

Moreover, if they were truly exposed, he won’t be able to stay with Natalie like this and would be back to his boring busy life.

"Andrew?" Albert called out, noticing his friend’s prolonged silence.

Andrew blinked, snapping back to reality. He turned to Albert, who was grinning from ear to ear. "See? You’re speechless, too, aren’t you? Isn’t Aiden impressive?"

Andrew nodded slowly, his eyes darting nervously between Justin and Natalie, who looked just as uneasy as Justin. He couldn’t quite piece together what was going on.

"Aiden, this is my old friend Andrew, the one I mentioned last night," Albert reminded. "He’s the one who suggested that Natalie marry his sister Julia’s grandson."

Justin regretted not paying attention to what Albert was talking about the previous night, and instead focussing on eating the tasty meal Natalie had prepared. Only if he had paid attention to the names and by chance had made Albert say Julia’s name, he would have understood immediately, and they wouldn’t be facing this situation now.

"Now, tell me," Albert continued, nudging his friend playfully, "who’s the better catch—your sister’s grandson or my grandson-in-law?"

Andrew cleared his throat awkwardly, still trying to make sense of everything. "I... I can’t really compare." While he thought, ’How can I even compare when those two are literally the same person?’

as awe. "Ah, that means you admit

Andrew decided to play along for now, planning to find a moment later to speak with Justin and get an explanation. Albert had been unwell for a while, and the last thing Andrew wanted was to upset his friend. Besides, he trusted Justin—or rather, Aiden—to be

to Justin.

responded with a polite nod. "Good to see

voice broke in. "Let’s eat before the food gets cold! You’re in for a treat today, Andrew. My granddaughter’s cooking

’My sister’s grandson already seems to have married her,’

quick glance with Justin, her eyes full of questions. She

wanted you to marry? That’s me, Justin Harper,

nearly lost her balance, but Justin quickly caught her, his arms encircling her waist,

scene between them, he chuckled, turning to

too but quietly diverted his attention, following Albert to

was too rattled to move away. Her hands stayed on his shoulders, her body pressed close as her mind raced with anxiety. Justin could

Justin reassured her in a low, calming voice. "I can tell Grandpa Andrew

realizing how close she still was to Justin. The closeness with him, seemed to have comforting

her even more endearing. "If he wanted to expose me, he would’ve done it the moment he saw me," he replied

"You need to explain things to him. Make sure

captivated by her beautifully nervous dewy eyes. "I will," he murmured softly, both of them momentarily lost in

afraid you will have to eat a cold breakfast." Albert’s teasing voice cut through the

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