Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother novel Chapter 208

Chapter 208: There Is Nothing Wrong In Showing Pain

Natalie and Justin Reached one hospital on the other side of the city, which was far from the city center. The hospital was placed in one of the quietest parts in the city, with a huge and beautiful landscape.

Before they could step out of the car, the man in the front passenger seat turned to face them. "Sir, Madam, please place your mobile phones in these." He held up a small black bag.

Justin accepted the bag without hesitation. He’d already anticipated this level of precaution. This car likely had signal blockers installed to disable communication devices, and now they were being asked to place their phones in the bag to ensure they couldn’t be tracked or accessed.

They had clearly verified that neither he nor Natalie carried any additional devices. Justin also knew they had ensured none of his people followed them.

Justin accepted the bag. Put his mobile in it and asked Natalie to do the same. Natalie looked at him, as if asking if this was right. He offered her an assuring gaze and she put her mobile in it as well.

She noticed Justin was not worried about anything at all, as if he was sure about what he was doing and everything happening was under his control. As usual, she could trust him blindly.

The man and the driver exited the car and opened the doors for them. Stepping out, Justin and Natalie were greeted by Leo, who approached with a polite demeanor.

"Please follow me," Leo said.

Justin and Natalie followed him. Natalie felt despite what was going on, there was no tension between these people. Not just Justin, but other people were calm and composed. She didn’t feel like she was going into some enemies’ den or in some kind of danger.

They were led through the elevator to the VIP floor of the hospital, which was unusually quiet, as if no one else was allowed there. Only a few men in black suits, who appeared to be from the other party, were present.

Leo guided them to the VIP patient’s suite.

As Natalie and Justin stepped inside, Leo informed them, "Everything you two need has already been arranged here. Please make yourselves at home."

Justin raised an eyebrow. Everything had been arranged for him as well. That meant his lookalike had already anticipated that Justin would come with Natalie.

How Justin always thought that he and his lookalike had their brains work in the same way, which Justin didn’t feel like a good thing to be.

"By the way, my name is Leo," the man said. "If you need anything, our people are outside. You can ask them for me. From here on, I’ll be the one handling everything."

Justin understood. His lookalike had no intention of appearing in front of Natalie.

After Leo left, Justin turned to her and said, "You should rest. It was a long journey to this part of the city."

"I’m alright," Natalie replied, walking over to the window to take in the view outside.

Justin joined her by the window. "What are you thinking about?" he asked.

Her eyes were fixed on the beautiful landscape beyond the glass as she spoke. "I was wondering why this person has to be so secretive about everything. It’s just about the bone marrow they need from me, but they’re acting like it’s some top-level secret mission. Who is the patient?"

"We’ll find out soon," Justin assured her.

She turned to face him, her expression questioning. "You’re so calm, even though they’re leading you around however they want. You’re not the type to let anyone take control of you. So why are you letting this happen?"

"Think of it as taking a few steps back to prepare for a successful long jump," he replied. "I promise you’ll get all the answers you’re looking for. But until then, we have to do what they ask. Understood?"

She nodded.

Soon, there was a knock at the door, and Leo entered the room, followed by a doctor and two nurses.

"Just like you?" he countered.

Taken back, she glanced at him, only to hear him say again, "There’s nothing wrong with letting others see when you’re afraid or hurting. Whether it’s about a tiny syringe piercing your skin or something else that hurts you."

Natalie stared at him for a moment.

His was gaze steady, as though he could see right through her.

She immediately turned around and entered the bathroom, as if wanting to go away from that scrutinising gaze of his.

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Later that evening, in another suite within the same hospital:

Leo entered the room. "Mr. Shaw, Ms. Natalie is being taken to the operating room. The man with her..."

"You can call him Aiden Hendrix," the man interrupted.

Leo nodded. "Aiden Hendrix. He’s insisting on accompanying Ms. Natalie into the operating room. If not, he says he won’t let her proceed."

"Let him stay with her," the man said. "She’s likely anxious, trying to figure out many things going in her mind. Having him by her side will help her feel more at ease."

Leo nodded and left the room.

’Don’t worry, my sunshine, I would never put you in any harm ever,’ he thought, ’I wish I was a match and I would be the one donating bone marrow instead of letting you feel the slightest of pain. But, we have no other option. The woman I am doing this for, is important for me as well. I can’t let her die.’