Chapter 120: Shocked Julia
The next morning Natalie woke up, she was alone in the bed. She realized she had slept for quite a long time.
’That man seemed to have magic or something to put me to sleep like this. Sleeping next to him is ... .wait...grandma..." she sprang out of the bed and the room, only to hear Julia talking to Justin.
"....after so long I am fortunate to eat the breakfast you made."
Natalie stood there, shocked. She was supposed to wake up early and sneak back to her own room, but she had continued to sleep in the guest room. Now, Julia must know she was sleeping with Justin. Her entire self felt guilty and embarrassed and she wished to bury herself somewhere.
Justin, who was setting the breakfast table, noticed her standing by the doorway. "Good morning, Natalie."
She could only stare at him, her eyes silently blaming him. Why didn’t he wake me up earlier? How am I going to explain this to Grandma? And why did he look so calm, as if nothing was wrong?
"Natalie," Julia called out, smiling warmly at her. "Did you sleep well?"
Natalie nodded hesitantly, unsure how to handle the situation. What can I even say? That your precious grandson, who’s been helping me with my Grandpa, is now being used as my personal comfort pillow so I can sleep better?
"Justin told me you’re not used to sharing your bed, so he let you sleep in the guest room while he slept on the sofa out here," Julia explained, her expression turning sympathetic. "You should have told me earlier, dear. I didn’t mean to be an inconvenience to you."
Natalie glanced at the long sofa and noticed a pillow and folded sheets placed neatly on one side. She understood—Justin had set up everything to make it look like he had slept there. She let out a sigh of relief.
"I’m sorry, Grandma. But it’s alright. Tonight, I’ll sleep with you," she offered sincerely.