The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 13

“That’s not necessarily true. If you keep working on your physical therapy, you’ll be able to stand again. You can’t give up!” Natalia blurted, forgetting she was still sitting on Magnus‘ lap. If she could help his legs recover, that would be ideal, because even if he found out she wasn’t his sister, he would forgive her, wouldn’t he?

“Do you want me to stand up? Afraid I’ll fight your beloved one for the family fortune? Magnus looked at her coldly

Natalia noticed his sudden icy demeanor and realized she was still sitting on his lap. a position that could have been misinterpreted. She hastily stood up. “Of course, i want you to stand up. Even if you have to fight Mr Lucius for the family fortune, you need a healthy body, don’t you? I read about it in this book. If you diligently do physical therapy, there will come a day when you’ll be able to stand again”

Natalia finished her sentence and handed Magnus the cup of tea from the table

After a sip of tea, Magnus left the study room in his wheelchair. Natalia sighed and picked up her book to continue reading on the balcony.

After a while, Linden came to call her for lunch. When she went downstairs, she saw the table full of food. “Where is Mr. Magnus?”

Linden replied, “He went out He’ll be back tonight”

Natalia was surprised. “Then all this food is going to be wasted. Let’s all eat together.”

This was the habit of the wealthy They would throw away the leftovers after the first meal.

After lunch, Natalia spent the entire afternoon reading. She ate a little bit in the evening and went back to her room to continue reading.

about massage techniques. The night was quiet, and Magnus hadn’t returned yet Natalia,

at ten o’clock at night. The man got out and looked at the quiet villa. He walked directly into the villa, leaving the car

evident on his face. He paused in front of Natalia’s room, staring at the door handle. He gently pushed the door open. The room was pitch black

he noticed the absence of Natalia on the bed. He was taken aback. Where could she have gone in the

as he was about to reach for his mask, he saw Natalia sleeping on the balcony from

was reading in the morning. Her long hair cascaded down the back of the chair. Under the moonlight, her smooth face beautifully contrasted against her dark hair, making Magnus hold his breath. He took the book from her hand, picked her up, and carried her to

and seeing her sleeping so peacefully, he felt a slight stir in his heart.

couldn’t fake it so well. Perhaps their family feud shouldn’t involve women. She was just a pawn, and it wasn’t her fault that she fell for a man. The mistake was that the man happened to

lying on the bed. Under the moonlight, her face was as dazzling as stars, exuding a soft

morning, Magnus was still groggy when he felt something moving on his leg.

two small hands slowly massaging his leg.

and she was

were stronger than yesterday. The sensation was like an electric current spreading

so it wouldn’t wake him up. She just wanted to do something to help him. If it could make his legs a bit better, even if it meant massaging his legs every day, she was

Natalia to jump up in fright. “Mr. Magnus I wanted to give you a massage I didn’t mean to disturb you: I read in the book that early morning is the best time to intensify the massage. Knowing that your legs are numb, I thought I could help

from the pentagonal window directly shone on her face, giving it a glow. Her clean eyes were looking at Magnus lying on the bed. She was afraid that he would get angry

the bed and into his wheelchair. He glided towards the bathroom. At the entrance to the dressing room, he turned to look at her. “Come and help me

deep gaze held no anger, just a calm expression. He

and waited by the bathroom

water stopped, and

Chapter 15