Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother

Chapter 408: Knot

In the Imperial City.

Aaron had arrived at James Harper’s home to meet Caryn.

Since the day Caryn was brought here, Aaron had wished to meet her, but he didn’t want to be a bother when she was finally with the man she loved. Moreover, he had waited until he could stand perfectly on his own feet, rather than showing himself in a weakened state.

As usual, he had been busy handling company matters along with Eric.

When he reached the place, the security guards mistook him for Justin, as no one there was aware of the existence of Justin’s twin brother.

Caryn was waiting for him, having already been informed about his arrival.

The servant guided him to the drawing room where Caryn was waiting.

Aaron saw the woman sitting on the sofa. She looked far better than she used to. It was partly because her health had greatly improved, but perhaps also because she finally had her true family—her husband and daughter—by her side.

She looked at him as he walked toward her. "How are you, Ms. Shaw?"

Though he was her adopted son, he had never called her ’mother,’ nor had she ever asked him to. Both were always aware of their reality and didn’t deceive themselves by finding comfort in a role that wasn’t truly theirs.

"I should be the one asking you that," she replied, noticing how he was standing normally and walking without any discomfort, as if he had never been injured. "Have a seat."

Aaron noticed that unlike her usual stiff demeanor, she seemed more relaxed, and even her tone was a little softer—unlike the strict and cold tone she always carried.

He sat opposite her on the sofa. There was a brief silence before he said, "Congratulations."

Caryn understood he was referring to her marriage with James. "Thank you."

He smiled lightly and said, "Now I’m free from taking care of you. I believe James Harper knows what to do—it’s not easy to look after you."

She almost glared at him, but it wasn’t serious. "Are you here to mock me?"

A smile widened on his lips. "I wouldn’t dare."

Caryn was well aware of how much she had troubled him. He wasn’t her son, but he had done everything a family would—going so far as to risk his life for her.

"That’s for you," Caryn said, signaling toward the large light brown sealed envelope.

Aaron picked it up and checked the papers inside. He looked back at her. "I don’t need this. It’s yours."

handling this company for almost a decade now, since you were just a boy. I was always sick. I didn’t do much. It’s yours. Eric already has major shares in it. You two are going to handle the company. I want to be free now. Just sign it—if you’ve ever thought of me as something in your

choice but to sign it

has gone back

there as well,"

don’t need to tell you how dangerous those people

Aaron

Just then, someone arrived—Julia.

him, Julia said, "Justin, when

while Caryn said, "Mother, he is Justin’s twin

was now aware of the entire story about Justin, so she didn’t need

I disturbing your talk?"

not," Caryn said politely. "Please, have

inwardly to see Caryn being so polite and ladylike—at least to someone. Seems like every daughter-in-law prefers to submit in

"I never knew identical twins could be so alike. I can never tell you apart from Justin," Julia said as she walked ahead. "Good to see you, Aaron. You are always welcome in our family, just

offered her a polite nod. "Thank you, Madam

you call me

Julia..." he said a little hesitantly. Calling her Grandma felt too close—like real family—so he chose to call

Marina, who was always good to

to meet James. But he hasn’t returned

the office,"

started to keep track of where your husband is, that’s a good thing," Julia

happened to send a message a while ago," Caryn replied,

responsible toward you—he never informs me about his whereabouts," Julia

man in love, James kept messaging often, updating her about himself and even asking what she was doing. It had felt annoying at first, but now she’d gotten used to it—and sometimes even replied

the sound of a car arriving outside. James had returned home, but he wasn’t alone.

Aaron was coming, so he brought Natalie along—knowing his mother

about dinner together?" Julia offered.

already instructed it," Caryn

nearby," Julia said as she looked at Aaron and sighed. "Don’t know when he’s going to return. Not

asks about you,"

can’t call me directly," she said and looked at James. "It’s all your fault for raising him

not be

the others

all had dinner together and chatted. Aaron was glad to see Caryn could walk now—not much, but at least she could roam around the house for

dinner, Natalie found time to talk with Aaron.

some matters to Eric before I leave," he informed her. "Also, Aiden doesn’t want them to know about my existence yet, so I have to keep it discreet and avoid being noticed when I enter that