Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother

Chapter 279: Telling The Truth

Justin returned home, where Natalie was waiting for him after she had finished her work. These days, she could feel the tense air around him, though he tried to conceal it.

Entering the drawing room, Justin saw Natalie lying on the sofa, looking through her mobile—so engrossed as if she were reading something truly important. Since he had asked her not to sit for long, she preferred to lounge on the sofa like this. Seeing her in such a relaxed state, he found his home felt more homely, cozy.

He stood silently to the side, watching her just like that.

Suddenly, she sensed a gaze on her and finally turned to look at him. She sat up immediately. "You’re back?"

Justin hummed and walked over to her. "Were you waiting for me?"

She nodded and looked at him, as if wondering whether it was the right time to ask him what was going on.

As if reading her thoughts, he held her hand and sat with her in his lap. "Let’s have a talk."

Natalie felt relieved that he was finally going to tell her on his own.

"What is it?" she asked.

"I met your mother today," he answered, causing her eyes to widen. The shock on her face revealed a thousand unspoken questions, yet not a single one escaped her lips.

"She wanted to meet your husband, so I met her," he said.

"That means she knows everything about me," Natalie concluded first curious and then her expressions turned to not so pleased. "But... didn’t she want to meet me first even before meeting my husband? Though she is my mother, we are not close anymore for her to summon my husband."

"She wants to, and I will take you to her soon," he said with a soft chuckle, seeing her acting like a typica wife, only to be interrupted by her. "So you met her as Aiden Handrix or Justin Harper?"

"Aiden Handrix, for now," Justin answered.

"Justin Harper would have left a better impression on her," Natalie said, her expression showing a hint of pride, as if she wanted to show off her husband in front of her mother.

Justin chuckled. "I used the name that’s on our marriage certificate. And it doesn’t matter whether it’s Aiden Handrix or Justin Harper—the fact remains that I am your husband."

She could only hum in response, while Justin knew that telling Caryn he was someone related to James Harper would create another conflict.

troubles already brewing. Moreover, he was still unsure about letting Natalie know they were step-siblings. He was worried she might

and listen to everything," he proposed. "I promised you I’d tell you everything once I

been waiting patiently for this moment, despite the countless

the attacks on both of them, and her lineage from Belvorn—carefully leaving out parts about

hiding, and force me to grow up like an orphan?" Natalie’s voice grew colder,

more in

been nothing but pain, the angrier she felt. She didn’t even want much in life—just peace and happiness—but some people out there seemed determined to ruin

determination and revenge.

smirked. "You sure are smart. Just

her thoughts, when suddenly a pair of lips sealed hers. Taken aback by the unexpected kiss, she was about to pull away, but a hand rested at the back of her

with a loud gasp. "Have my

away to break the kiss and turned to see

early twenties, light blue eyes, ash blond hair, wearing stylish clothes- a perfectly fitted white T-shirt with a leather jacket over it, a jeans and stylish sneakers, carrying a small backpack in one hand, his eyes still wide

disturbing the moment while simultaneously keeping Natalie firmly on his

you doing here,

man replied. A playful smile tugged at his lips. "But I didn’t expect to witness my celibate brother breaking his vow of chastity right in front

he was another son of James Harper. How many secret sons does

glanced at Natalie, observing her intently, before asking, "Won’t you

Justin’s lap, but he didn’t allow her and said, "He is my cousin, Sebastian Harper.

let out a sigh of relief that he wasn’t some secret son

gasped again. "You literally

his arms. "Do whatever you want, but if you disturb

breaking news!" he exclaimed, pulling out his cellphone. But before he could make a call, Justin’s icy warning cut through

this news gets out of this house, you’ll find yourself beaten

away without another

place, staring at his phone. The call he was about to make was cut off before it was even received. He knew Justin was a man of his word, and

stomachache." He clutched his stomach dramatically. "Damn it. I need to find a way to let the family know—without me

and found one number to call. "Grandma, do you

where are you?" Julia’s stern voice came

Justin’s home," he replied, "and you

sharply. "What you see there, keep it to yourself. If anything gets out, I’ll make sure to prepare my cane and give you a nice beating."