Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother

Chapter 479: Useful Hands

During Natalie’s second trimester, everyone took care of her, and she was even allowed to go to the office under the conditions Justin had set.

She was spending the happiest days of her life, surrounded by everyone—from family to friends. Their talks, banter, teasing, and the endless fun with so much gossip among the women.

Her belly had started to show, finally making her feel that her babies were growing well. The doctors had only good things to say about the babies but still advised her to be cautious with her actions and not to exhaust herself.

After staying for more than a month at the home built by Alexander, Aaron brought Serena and Marina back to Imperial City. Everyone was happy to hear they were coming.

Serena had improved a lot and had started to recognize Aaron as her son, instead of calling him Alex. Aaron and Marina used to show her pictures of others, and she had started to recognize Aiden and Natalie. They had video calls often to help her get used to it.

They all arrived at Justin’s home, where a side house had been prepared for them. It had a similar view of the mountains and sky that Serena preferred.

Once they had rested, all the family members went to visit them.

The moment Justin came in front of Serena—who was enjoying the mild breeze and sunlight outside with Marina—there was a change in her expression. She looked at peace; her lips had a gentle smile, and her eyes held warmth.

"Aiden?" a weak and soft voice was heard. noveldrama

Justin nodded as he knelt in front of her and held her hand. "Yes, Aiden."

She didn’t mistake him for Aaron. Even now, she could tell the difference between her sons.

He then introduced her to Natalie once more. "My wife, Natalie. She talked with you on a video call."

"Caryn... she looks..."

"She is Caryn’s daughter," Justin said. "You will meet her as well."

"Caryn?" Serena looked around, and Justin said, "She will be here in a while. Don’t worry."

Serena understood. Though she couldn’t talk much, she understood everything.

Just then, Marina said, "Natalie is pregnant, Serena. Soon you will be a grandmother, and I’ll be a great-grandmother."

As Marina spoke, Serena finally moved her gaze slowly towards Natalie’s belly. "Babies?"

Natalie hummed and went closer to her. Serena moved her hand and placed it on Natalie’s belly.

"They are twins," Natalie informed her, letting Serena touch her belly.

"Twins?" Her eyes turned moist.

Marina said, "Yes, twins. Now you have to start thinking about their names."

"Names..." Serena smiled, as if she was happy to do it.

"We didn’t check the gender, as we wanted it to be a surprise," Natalie said. "So you all have to think about two names for boys and two for girls."

Caryn arrived then. The two long-lost friends were happy to meet each other, and it was an emotional moment. Marina met Julia and Catherine.

As the air was filled with a sense of family reunion and joy, the mother and daughter who had once been distant—Caryn and Natalie—had started to grow closer as well.

They often spent time together, with Natalie asking Caryn about her experience during pregnancy. Caryn would answer honestly, and once in a while, Natalie could see her mother actually smiling.

"...You were the best thing that happened to me," Caryn once said, which Natalie could now understand, now that she herself was going to be a mother.

"Didn’t you feel like having Dad around you at that time?" Natalie asked, wanting to know what her mother truly felt.

Caryn lowered her gaze. "I could only wish that if I were truly an ordinary person, then I would be happier, give my child true happiness, and have my own family filled with nothing but love and care... but... I could only keep it all aside."

"I’m sure Dad understands you did it to protect him," Natalie said.

"He does, and it makes me feel worse that he doesn’t blame me for anything," Caryn said, for the first time opening her heart to Natalie.

"No one blames you," Natalie said. "If I were in your place, I would have done the same."

Caryn looked at Natalie. "You don’t blame me."

Natalie shook her head. "Not now that I know the truth."

Caryn let out a small sigh and looked at Natalie’s round belly. "You will be a good mother—something I could never be."

The mother and daughter were finally close, able to speak from their hearts.

With so many family members in the home, everything felt lively and made Natalie feel she had never been this happy before.

That night, she sat in Justin’s lap like a little girl, circling her arms around his neck and telling him cheerfully, "I’m so happy to have everyone around, and our kids are going to be so fortunate to grow up in a family full of love—unlike us."

Justin hummed as he gently caressed her back, sitting comfortably on the couch.

She pecked his lips and said, "It’s all because of you. Thank you so much."

He raised a brow, letting her know this wasn’t the kind of thank you he had in mind.

She quickly understood and kissed him. The two shared a passionate kiss. Once they pulled apart, Natalie spoke, "If not for this pregnancy, I would have thanked you in a better way."

"How?" he asked intently. His gaze and voice were like seductive music, pulling her into a dark abyss of intimacy.

"I think now it should be safe to do it," she whispered sneakily, at the same time pressing her body against his, showing her desire for more.

Justin wanted it as much as she did, but given her condition—despite it being considered the safe phase—he had already decided to control himself throughout Natalie’s pregnancy.

He swallowed hard and said, "We can’t."

"I know. I was just messing around," she said, looking at him teasingly, hinting at how strong his reaction was to her slight provocation. He was hard and ready.

Seeing her being so naughty, Justin said, "Now that you’ve lit the fire, you have to take care of it."

Natalie quickly shrank back, her hands in front of her belly. "No. I’m afraid. My babies..."

Justin smirked as he looked at her pouting mouth. "That small mouth of yours is my favorite."

"I still feel nauseous because of the pregnancy, you know," she said in a complaining voice.

He held her hand and said, "This will do. Your hands are amazingly skillful as well."

She made innocent expressions, but Justin didn’t budge. He was going to punish her for being naughty—and there would be no concession.

The next morning, she woke up feeling her wrists all numb. "Monster."

"You should think twice before provoking a monster. But if you don’t," he said with a smirk, "I don’t mind using your hands again and again."