Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother

Chapter 164

Chapter 164: Not Ready For Another Heartbreak

Natalie stayed frozen, unsure how to reciprocate the passion he was showing. The kiss was fine, but beyond that...

Her mind wandered, overwhelmed by questions. I am a married woman, yet here I am, being intimate with another man. What connection do I even have with him to justify this? What am I doing with Justin Harper—the powerful Justin Harper—who is only here for his own purpose? Once his lookalike is found, he will leave. I can’t let myself get too attached. Just like Ivan... he’ll leave too.

The thought of being abandoned again was unbearable.

Justin sensed the subtle shift in her expression, catching that fleeting moment, realising she was not on the same page as him at this moment.

He pulled back slightly and asked, "What are you thinking about?" His eyes searched hers.

Before Natalie could respond, the soup on the stove boiled over, the sound abruptly breaking their connection.

She started to move, but Justin was quicker. He turned off the gas before she could react.

I have to stop here. I am not ready for another heart break.

She hopped down from the kitchen counter, grabbed a cleaning cloth, and said, "I’ll clean this up and finish cooking. You can wait in the drawing room."

Justin watched her as she began wiping up the spilled soup, fully aware of the shift in her mood. He gently took hold of her hand to stop her.

"Let it be," he said softly.

She looked at him, regaining some composure. "Don’t you want dinner?"

"Let’s eat out," he suggested, releasing her hand.

"It’s already late, and we’d have to drive to a restaurant," she replied, her reluctance clear. "I don’t want to leave now that I’m finally home."

cloth from her hand, set it aside, and guided her to the kitchen sink

he wished to ask what’s wrong with her, seeing acting normal, he decided

her hands, she asked, "Will an ordinary

sink, rinsing his hands. "When

Natalie thought, feeling a bit lighter. Better than staying home and dealing with the

his hands and turned

tension had lifted, Natalie

a pair of casual slippers and opened

same, pausing. "Let

need," he

Natalie gave him a curious look. Justin smirked and added, "Let them see me for what I am—just your poor

blinked, stunned, as the realization

do you think?" Justin replied, stepping

followed him.

of my perfect back

the elevator. "You

"Highly self-aware, I’d say."

nod. This man was the king of

ground

need to follow us," Justin instructed. "Just hand

brought over a black cap, which Justin slipped on

was to provide a cover to his face, though she wondered if it could truly

made him stand out, no matter what he wore. She was convinced that even

looking at me like that," Justin said, catching her in her daze,

cheeks instantly warming. It’s not my fault you’re

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