Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother novel Chapter 463

Chapter 463: Strict Justin

The next day, James and Caryn had already arrived at the Imperial City. The couple came to see Natalie, who was once more chilling with Julia.

"Grandma, is he going to make me stay home like this always?" Natalie asked in a complaining tone.

"Aren’t you overthinking?" Julia asked. "Is he the kind of man who wouldn’t support his wife in her work and career? Ask yourself."

Natalie knew it well that Justin was not that kind of man, but the boredom of sitting at home was getting the better of her. Justin had warned her strictly not to go to the office or anywhere that could exhaust her.

"He’s just worried about you now that you’re pregnant," Julia said. "After the first trimester is over, I’m sure he’ll allow you to do whatever you want."

"The way he acts these days, so strict with me all the time, it seems unlikely. It feels like my old Justin is lost somewhere, and what is left behind is a dictator, not a husband," Natalie complained as she frowned in displeasure.

Julia laughed at her reaction and said, "Your parents are coming here."

"Have they returned?" Natalie asked.

Julia hummed. "James finally has introduced Caryn to our entire family, formally. He even took her to some business parties."

"My father is kind of showy when it comes to his wife," Natalie chuckled. "He can’t wait to introduce everyone to his wife."

Just then, the servant informed, "Madam, Mr. and Mrs. Harper are here."

The couple entered the home. This time, Natalie saw her mother walking inside the home instead of coming in the wheelchair. James, walking by her side, was careful in case Caryn needed his support. It was good to see her like this.

"Oh, you are able to walk without support now?" Julia said with delight.

"I am trying to," Caryn replied politely.

Natalie could see her arrogant mother was now turning a little soft, and she was especially soft and respectful towards Julia always. She realised her mother must like the old woman a lot.

Before sitting on the sofa, Caryn handed over a small shopping bag to Natalie. "This is for you."

Though surprised, Natalie accepted it and looked inside the bag. "A gift for me?"

Caryn hummed and sat on the sofa.

Natalie pulled out a beautiful jewelry box and opened it. There was a beautiful bracelet in it, which had a very significant tiny pendant attached to it. It was shaped like a woman holding a baby.

"It’s beautiful," Natalie said and pulled it out to put it on her wrist. Caryn, who was sitting next to her, offered to help, seeing her daughter’s struggle to hook it.

Natalie accepted the help and looked at Caryn, who used to do these things for her when she was a kid. Memories from the past surfaced in her mind—when, in her eyes, her mother was the best person in the world. She wished they were like before, but things still felt distant, though she had now started to call her "mother."

Julia praised the gift as well and said, "It’s like a protection for a mother and her babies. You should always wear it."

Natalie hummed and looked at Caryn. "Thank you... Mom."

Caryn simply hummed and said, "You should take better care of yourself."