Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother

Chapter 477: The Wait’s Over

James had been away ever since he helped Caryn handle the matters in Belvorn. With Natalie not allowed to work, and Justin no longer affiliated with the Harpers—busy managing his own company and his other mysterious affairs—James had to shoulder more responsibilities.

Though Justin occasionally stepped in to handle matters on Natalie’s behalf, being already familiar with the Harper business, James didn’t feel it was right to keep him tied up with work when he should be focusing on Natalie.

That evening, Caryn was sitting quietly as usual while the other women were engaged in lively conversation, surrounding Natalie.

Julia cleared her throat and said in a teasing tone, singling out the silent one, "Seems like someone is missing her husband."

"So quiet these days," Catherine added with a knowing smile toward Julia.

Caryn looked at the two older women—her mother and mother-in-law. She knew exactly what they were trying to do but chose to stay silent.

"That reminds me," Natalie chimed in, "When is Dad returning?"

"You should ask him yourself," Caryn replied calmly.

"I don’t want to disturb him at work," Natalie said, "But I’m sure he wouldn’t mind if Mom messaged him instead."

"Yes, he actually waits for Caryn’s call or message like a love-struck idiot," Julia added with a chuckle, glancing at Catherine. "That’s the kind of effect your daughter has on my son."

Catherine cleared her throat playfully, "Julia, your son also has quite an effect on my daughter. I often find her dazed these days, missing him like a devoted wife."

"True," Julia agreed. "I’ve noticed it too—but she won’t admit it."

"As long as she admits it to her husband, that’s enough," Catherine said. "That alone is enough to make him come home faster."

said dryly, finally looking at the two older women and the younger one, "or is there still more

asked hesitantly. "I just happened to

go call him," Caryn

I’ll tell him Mom

own business," Caryn

mumbled under her breath—only to receive a sharp glare

tell him," Julia chimed in. "No point sulking around like this all the time, my

clearly heard it, but chose to ignore them. She stood up. "I’m heading home," she said, then turned to

whispered, "James didn’t

shook her head. "Dad’s been

remarked. Then she raised her voice—loud enough for Caryn to hear, "I wonder if someone

added, playing along. "Dad’s still so handsome. I saw plenty of women trying to flirt with him at

the charm of my son," Julia said proudly, then called out again toward the

respond and quietly

barely managed to suppress their

do you think she’ll do now?" Julia

see any call or message from Dad, there’s a good chance she might fume and make a call. If not, then... we should wish good luck to

hours, and not a single message was there from James—nor had he informed her about

entered the home, the butler greeted her and was about to say something, but Caryn had

she looked displeased, so he didn’t stop her. Lost in her own world, she entered the

"That scoundrel..."

wife?" a familiar

just stepped out of the bathroom, draped in