Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother

Chapter 388: Meeting A Mother

The next day, Justin had already left for the Eastern Country. He was all fresh and energetic—while Natalie dragged herself to the office in a groggy state.

Justin hadn’t let her sleep at all the previous night, claiming that since they’d be apart for a while, he had to make up for all that lost time in advance.

Natalie had no choice but to give in to him.

Now, gulping down painkillers to soothe the stiffness in her muscles, she somehow made her way to the Harper Group, silently cursing her husband for his endless stamina.

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Meanwhile, at the Ford Group, Briena was finally allowed to return and resume her position as CEO. Though people in the company gossiped behind her back, on the surface, they had to maintain a respectful attitude.

Briena couldn’t wait to get her life back on track.

"Mom, Ivan hasn’t contacted me even once. When I call him, he doesn’t answer," Briena complained bitterly. "After the disaster with my movie, no respectable man from a wealthy family would want to marry me. I’m only left with Ivan now."

Clara was well aware of that fact too. The media had been buzzing with speculation about whether Ivan would break off the engagement—but reporters hadn’t been able to get a word from him.

"He won’t be able to disappear that easily," Clara said. "After all, he has major projects with the Ford Group. He’ll have to show up eventually to meet with the CEO."

"You’re right, Mom. Once I meet him, I’ll try to explain everything."

Clara hummed in agreement, then added, "Now forget about Ivan for a moment and think about how to stop your father from bringing Sephina back."

"I didn’t see Dad in his office. Did he already leave to get her?" Briena asked, alarmed.

"He wasn’t in the office?" Clara asked in shock. She quickly made a few calls and confirmed—Jay had indeed gone somewhere.

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Jay reached Valena Town. Though he had rarely visited in recent years, he still remembered the place like the back of his hand. When he was a child, Sephina would often bring him here whenever Albert was away on business trips. She loved the peace and quiet, and during those days, she gave her full attention to her son.

The memories tightened around Jay’s heart as the car finally stopped in front of the short wooden gate that led to the house nestled in the center of the farm. The place was still surrounded by lush greenery, just as peaceful and untouched as he remembered.

servant came out to

is Mother?" Jay

farm,"

long pathway, flanked by trees and flowers, until he reached the back of the home. From there, the view opened up to a clear

chair, was Sephina. She was facing the horizon, still and

remembering—it had always been

"Mother," he called gently.

at him but showed no surprise at his arrival. "You should

"You didn’t tell me you were coming here. I

on,"

are you really going to abandon our home?"

house in the city for his

she sounded, the

are you abandoning me as well?" he

to abandon," she said, her voice firm but void of bitterness. "You got what

him her son, Jay felt deeply hurt. He immediately knelt in front of her and held her

don’t say that. I am your son," he said, his voice tight with

Sephina didn’t respond.

did everything for my daughter—your granddaughter. But I’m still your

gently pulling her hand away from his. "I may be old, but I’m still capable. I don’t hate you for what you did, so there’s no need to feel guilty. I just want to live out my life alone, surrounded by the memories

"Mother..."

showing your face to me again. I can accept betrayal. I can accept deceit.

quickly. "Briena and I will take care of it. And I will continue to visit you—whether you want me to or not.

respond to that, but instead said, "You can

be

She gave no reply.

about to sit inside, one of the servants called

give this to you," the servant said, handing

as the driver started the engine. Curious, he