Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother

Chapter 106: Justin’s Confession.

Just then, the doctor arrived, followed by his assistant doctor.

Natalie immediately stepped away from Justin, her face etched with worry. "How’s my grandpa?"

"Stay out of it," Sephina snapped, pushing her aside. She turned to the doctor. "How is Albert?"

Justin silently caught Natalie’s arm, steadying her as he chose to remain silent at this moment.

"Mr. Ford is stable and awake now, but there’s a complication," the doctor said, his expression tense.

"What happened?" Sephina demanded, while Natalie anxiously waited, her heart pounding in her chest.

"We need to perform a minor surgery on him, but he has refused," the doctor explained.

"Refused?" Sephina’s voice rose with anger as Natalie’s heart sank. Trembling, she clung to Justin, fear and guilt swirling inside her, convinced that this was somehow her fault. Her grandpa must have been truly disappointed in her.

"Yes. Mr. Ford stated that he doesn’t want to undergo any surgery and that he doesn’t care what happens to him..." the doctor continued gravely.

"I’ll talk to him myself!" Sephina declared, ready to go to the patient’s room, but the doctor’s words stopped her. "You can’t meet him, Mrs Ford."

"What do you mean?" she demanded furiously. "I’m his wife! You can’t keep me away from him!"

"Mr. Ford has given us strict instructions not to allow any of the family members to visit him," the doctor said firmly. "He wants to be alone and has requested that all of you return home and not worry about him.

in this situation!" Sephina snarled, pointing at Natalie. "He

"As his medical team, we cannot go against his wishes, especially if it could cause him any distress and worsen his condition. I’m sorry, but no one from your

she slumped helplessly against Justin, her body trembling. She didn’t even dare say she wanted to see Albert—she knew

you’ve done? Now he doesn’t even want to live!

to speak. Justin wrapped his arms around her protectively, his expression hardening as

in Justin’s gaze silenced her. For once, she didn’t press the

Julia arrived, glancing around with concern. Sensing the tension and

to sit on a nearby chair, wiping away her tears. He explained the situation to Julia, who nodded quietly, her

go talk to him," Justin said, his voice

up at him with tear-filled eyes. "But he won’t talk to

see the Fords, but I’m not one of them," Justin replied, his voice firm and reassuring. "I know what to say. Trust me,

up and turned to Julia. "Take care of her," he

comforting hand on Natalie’s shoulder as Justin was ready

he’ll meet with someone outside of his family?"

to know just how much more comfortable he is with

sharp. "Tell him he’s not allowed to

and influence. The last time they had manipulated Albert’s health information, it had been

throat hesitantly, the doctor spoke. "This gentleman is correct. If he’s

at him, shocked by the response, while a glimmer of hope flickered in Natalie’s eyes. Deep down, she knew that if anyone could make things right,

her a reassuring look before turning and heading toward Albert’s room. The doctor personally escorted him to the