Chapter 82: Possessive, Red Flag Man

She was standing in front of the mirror adjusting her outfit when Justin emerged from the bathroom, his expression still serious. Her eyes followed him, sensing something off.

"Did something happen?" she asked, watching as he came over to the mirror.

Without answering, he stood beside her and checked himself in the full-length mirror, fixing his tie with a practiced hand. Then, without looking at her, he said, "You should learn to keep a proper distance from people."

"Distance? Yeah, sure," she replied sarcastically. "I do keep my distance. Especially with you—"

"Not with me," he interrupted, his voice firm. "I’m the man you share your bed with, so you’ve already crossed that boundary of keeping a distance."

Natalie’s face flushed at the implication of his words. "Don’t make it sound ridiculous. It’s not like that. We’re just... it’s like roommates."

"I didn’t say anything wrong," he countered coolly.

She huffed, frustrated. "When have I not kept my distance with others?"

"Ask yourself," he replied, stepping closer, his eyes locked on hers. "Man or woman, don’t get too close to anyone."

Natalie gulped, instinctively stepping back. "A-Are you trying to control me?"

"I haven’t even started," Justin said, his voice low and calm.

She clenched her fists, glaring at him. "Don’t forget, this is all fake."

"Then tell that to your grandpa," he shot back. "And you won’t have to worry about being controlled by me."

This jerk! Natalie gritted her teeth. "Mia is like my sister. You don’t have to be so weird about it."

"As long as it’s not me who’s close to you, I mind everyone," he replied coolly. "Don’t forget what I said—when I’m around, it’s my space, my rules."

out, her temper flaring. "When it comes to

another step forward, trapping her between him and the wardrobe, his gaze darkening.

much," she muttered, her voice tight

to bear with it," he said,

taking a deep breath. "It’s normal

lips curling into a

she

said,

feeling

locked on her. "Just

as she glared at him. "You’re an overly possessive, red-flag kind of man.

laptop bag. "I am heading out of the city today for some important work, might return late at night

knowing

some mafia and going to lead my gang somewhere in the dark

gritted her teeth. "I was just asking. You don’t have to

are

finally softened to get a genuine answer, "Take

nodded and turned to leave before he reminded her again, "Make sure to

her eyes at his retreating

and Albert had returned to the hospital, leaving Natalie and

hand, dragging her

explaining everything

eyes suspiciously. "And you two even share a bed? Come on, spill. What

Natalie shot back, rolling her eyes. "We’re just

sharing a bed all night, and you expect

lying," Natalie insisted, her cheeks flushing slightly. "And anyway, I’m already a married woman—unfortunately. Now, stop talking about me and tell me

back on the sofa. "Don’t even remind me of her. I wish I could just delete that entire character from my life. She had another marriage

laughed, shaking her head. "I’m glad I’m not the only one dealing with

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