Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother novel Chapter 461

Chapter 461: Natalie’s Brother

Caryn and James had been in Bayford for a few days since Caryn learned about Serena and Patrik Hunt. She wanted to visit the orphanage—the place where she grew up.

At the same time, James took it as a chance to bring Caryn to his family home in Bayford, where the Harpers truly belonged.

After they got married, he brought her to meet his relatives and officially introduced her as his wife. Caryn had known these people in the past when she was with James. It made her feel a little awkward given the situation, but James assured her not to overthink. All the relatives welcomed her warmly, which helped her feel at ease.

Everyone had accepted all the changed dynamics—how Justin was not James’ real son and the existence of their daughter, Natalie, who was now married to Justin.

James and Caryn arrived at the orphanage where Caryn had grown up. Both of them were led to the office of the in-charge, where an elderly man was sitting behind the desk.

Just as they entered the office, the elderly man fixed his spectacles and smiled at the woman. "Caryn, is that really you?"

He was the man who had been taking care of the orphanage after Patrik Hunt disappeared.

"Yes, Mr. Lark," Caryn replied as she walked slowly while holding James’ arm for support. She had decided to leave the wheelchair behind and walk.

The man smiled at her. "Good to see you after so long." He was visibly happy to see her. He then looked at James. "Mr. Harper, good to see you here finally. Please, have a seat."

The couple settled into the chairs. They talked about the orphanage and then about Patrik Hunt.

"...Even till date, he hasn’t contacted me," Mr. Lark said. "I wonder if he is still alive. He must be just an old man like me now, waiting for his last days. I wish I could see him at least once and know that he has been living well."

Caryn had the same thought. She wanted to meet Patric at least once, but...

As the emotional talk ended, Mr. Lark said to Caryn, "Mr. Harper is the biggest supporter of this orphanage but never visited here even once. Thankfully, because of you, we got to see him."

Caryn looked at James in surprise, but James said nothing.

"There is another mysterious donor we are waiting to meet, but they never show up. I wish I could meet them and thank them in person," Mr. Lark said with a sigh.

This time, James looked at Caryn, and she looked away.

James smiled lightly and said, "Maybe that mysterious donor is sitting just right in front of you, Mr. Lark."

The old man looked at Caryn and realized what he meant. He chuckled, "Old age must have rotten my logical abilities. Of course, it must be you."

Caryn said nothing to that. After a while, both of them left the office and walked around the orphanage, while Caryn reminisced about old memories.

"Are you fine walking this much?" James asked.

Caryn hummed, "When I can’t, we can just sit somewhere."

After a while, they decided to sit on a bench in the garden so Caryn could rest.

She looked at James, who was sitting next to her. "Since when did you start donating here?"

"After you were gone," he corrected, "I mean, I thought you were gone. I decided to continue helping this orphanage in your stead. It’s the place that sent you to me, so how could I not help it?"

"Didn’t you hate me?" she asked.

"I did," he said, looking into her eyes, "but I loved you more than I hated you." frёeweɓηovel.coɱ

Caryn had no words to say.

"Natalie and Justin are back," she changed the topic. "She’s pregnant. We should get a gift for her when we return."

James hummed, "After attending tonight’s business party, we’ll head back to the Imperial City tomorrow morning."

Back in the Imperial City.