Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother

Chapter 76: My Wife, My Family Matter

At the hospital, Albert lay resting in his bed after completing all the required tests. Sephina was there, waiting anxiously for the results. Albert, though calm on the surface, was nervous inside, wondering if Justin had managed to follow through on what he had promised.

Natalie entered the room, having finished some important tasks. She had intentionally stayed away from her grandmother to avoid any potential conflicts that might upset her sick grandpa and add to his stress.

"Now you show up?" Sephina glared at Natalie. "He’s been staying with you, the least you could do is be here for his tests."

"I thought I was leaving him in the most capable hands—yours, Grandma—so I didn’t have to worry," Natalie replied calmly, offering her grandpa a reassuring smile, though she could see the worry in his eyes.

"Don’t worry, Grandpa. I’m sure your tests will come back fine, and you’ll be perfectly healthy," Natalie assured.

Albert gave her an awkward smile, his thoughts running in a different direction. Everything will be alright? That’s exactly what I’m most worried about.

The doctor entered the room with his assistant following in the toe. Albert, the first patient ever praying to the gods for reports to come out worse.

The doctor scanned the reports in his hand, pressing his lips into a thin line, his expression suggesting there was something to be concerned about.

"What’s in the report?" Sephina asked quickly, while Natalie looked on with growing worry.

"Mrs. Ford, we were hoping to discharge Mr. Ford today," the doctor began, "but it seems we’ll need to keep him here for another month."

Both Sephina and Natalie felt their concern deepen at the news, but there was one person in the room who was struggling to suppress a grin- Albert.

gleefully. I’ll have

the report?" Sephina

we still need to monitor his heart condition closely to ensure no complications arise. A few tests indicate minor concerns, which we can address while keeping him under observation for the next month.

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care about his well-being," the doctor replied calmly. "In fact, Mr. Ford’s next month of treatment will be covered entirely by the hospital.

the doctor, turned her frustration to Natalie—the obvious target who had been a source

safe in the hospital, you let him wander

it must have been

chose to go to her home, and it has nothing to do with my condition. Stop accusing her without

her, no matter how

Ford," the doctor interjected, "Mr. Ford leaving the hospital had no impact on his condition. In fact, being in a positive and happy environment is good

on this with you, huh? Just so

you mean? Do you think I enjoy being sick? That I’d rather spend the last days of my life stuck in a hospital instead of living it? You think I’m choosing to be ill?" His voice cracked as he choked back

way that worked on his wife. He could not get caught or he could forget going to

went to him. "Please

who nodded politely before leaving the room, clearly eager to distance himself from

Jay and Clara entered the hospital room. Sensing the heavy atmosphere and noticing his father wiping away tears, Jay asked, "What happened? Is everything okay with Father?" He walked over to Albert,

but Albert held her hand. She reassured

at his son. "There’s no need to be rude to her. She’s

you’re my father. Is it wrong to be concerned about you?" Jay shot back, pointedly ignoring Natalie. He sat

relayed what the doctor had said, then shot Natalie a sharp glare. "It’s her fault, though the doctor took her side. She must’ve told him something