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.

remained in her chair, engrossed in the book about massage techniques. The night was quiet, and Magnus hadn’t returned yet Natalia, tired from reading, fell asleep in her chair

car stopped at the beach at ten o’clock at night. The man got out and looked at the quiet villa. He walked

The weariness was 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

noticed the absence of Natalia on the bed. He was taken aback. Where could

about to reach for his mask, he saw

There she was, lying peacefully in the chair, holding the book she 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 the bed. She was light as a feather, sleeping soundly in his arms. Her

so peacefully, he felt a slight stir in

family feud shouldn’t involve women. She was just a pawn, and

face was as dazzling as stars,

was still groggy when he felt something moving on his leg. He opened his eyes wide,

two small hands slowly massaging his leg. It was Natalia, back to massage his legs. How dare shel

even awake, and she was touching his

was like an electric current

wouldn’t wake him up. She just wanted to do something to

jump up in fright. “Mr. Magnus I wanted to give you a massage I didn’t mean to disturb you: I read

The sunlight from the pentagonal window directly shone on her face,

of the bed and into his wheelchair. He glided towards the bathroom. At

gaze held no anger, just a calm expression. He elegantly entered the bathroom.

Natalia quickly walked over and waited by the

sound of water stopped, and the bathroom door

Chapter 15