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 to

report?" Sephina

complications arise. A few tests indicate minor concerns, which we can address while keeping him under observation

milk more money from a VIP client, aren’t you?" Sephina shot

years, and we genuinely care about his well-being," the doctor replied calmly. "In fact, Mr. Ford’s next month of

her frustration to

the hospital, you let him wander around. What was the point

grandma’s claim, feeling guilty that it must have been caused by her carelessness.

who chose to go to her home, and it has nothing to do with my condition. Stop accusing her

always defend her, no matter how careless

Ford leaving the hospital had no impact on his condition. In fact, being in a positive and happy environment is good for his stressed heart and mind. He can go out occasionally, as long as he returns here

eyes narrowing. "Even the doctors are in on this with you, huh? Just so you can

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

only way that worked on his wife. He could not get caught or he

said softly as she went to him. "Please don’t be sad.

nodded politely before leaving the room, clearly eager to distance himself from the family’s tension. He had already done what he was instructed to do by someone

asked, "What happened? Is everything okay with Father?" He walked over to Albert, his face etched with concern, before glaring at

Albert held her hand. She reassured him quietly, "I’m right

son. "There’s no need

pointedly ignoring Natalie. He sat on the edge of

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