The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 20

Natalia couldn’t sleep. She felt extremely uncomfortable, knowing that she had chosen this path herself and was determined to follow it, no matter how challenging it might be However, his attitude today had truly left her feeling hurt.

“What’s the matter, Natalia? Are you throwing a fit because I didn’t kiss you today? And now you refuse to eat?” The man’s face was stern as he looked at the hair peeping out of the covers.

Hearing his words, Natalia’s anger surged She furiously threw off the covers and sat up. glaring at him “Magnus, I am a human being. I deserve some respect. I am here to take care of you, not to be humiliated by you Who cares about your kiss!”

Tears welled up in her eyes. It was the first time she had raised her voice at Magnus since she had arrived over twenty days ago

Magnus looked at her sitting on the bed, yelling at him, and he couldn’t help but chuckle Respect? So, not kissing you hurt your self–esteem? If you don’t care, why aren’t you eating, huh?”

He casually took out a pack of cigarettes and a lighter from his pocket, lighting one up right there in the wheelchair, completely disregarding that this was her bedroom.

“I’m not hungry, okay? And Magnus, smoking is not good for the recovery of your legs Please, try to smoke less”

Magnus looked at her with interest as she sat on the bed. “Are you worried about me?”

May entered the room with freshly heated food Please eat something. I’ve warmed it up.”

Natalia shook her head. I’m not hungry, May Take it away, please.”

But”

“Leave it.” Magnus ordered.

“Yes, sir.” May put down the food and exited the room.

Natalia looked down at the quilt on her bed. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Magnus wheeling himself over to the bedside, with a plate of

food in hand

“Eat”

Natalia glared at him. “Leave it. I can eat by myself.”

Magnus extended the plate towards her, giving the impression that he would continue to hold it until she took it. “Will you eat on your own, or do! need to feed you?”

Natalia quickly took the plate, beginning to eat under his watchful gaze.

Magnus left the room as she was halfway through her meal, wheeling himself into his own room and shutting the door. He stood up and went to the bathroom, looking at his reflection in the mirror. What was wrong with him today? Why was he so patient with that girl?

He was well aware that she belonged to Lucius. He had a strong aversion to anyone else’s woman. Yet, he had held her, and almost kissed her Even though he had said that it was to humiliate her, at that moment, he had genuinely wanted to kiss her

Was he going mad? Perhaps he was just longing for a woman’s touch after so long. But even so, there was no way he could harbor such feelings

for Lucius‘ woman.

running water as Magnus undressed and stepped under the warm shower

wanted to give him a leg massage. She had read in a book that a pre–bedtime massage

was about to push opon his bedroom door, she hesitated, thinking it might be inappropriate to come so late at night. She withdrew her hand and went back to her own room, lying down on her bed. She turned on her phone, which she hadn’t used in over twenty days. Hundreds of messages popped up Most of them were from Hector and Sabrina, and a few from Lexi There were also two messages

were for him. He was like a brother, a confidant, always there in her life. She had once planned to be with him after graduation. But all of that had been outweighed by her

let Hector go

saw a photo of a haggard Hector, which caused her heart to ache even more. His tweet was simple, a photo and a message, “Natalia, I believe in you.

her phone and lay on her

woke her up. “Mr. Magnus wants you to help him with his

got up.

up. She saw Magnus in a black shirt, lounging in his wheelchair. He had a contract in one hand

a cup of tea and lit some incense. Seeing him finish his phone call, she walked over to push his wheelchair. “Today, I

of exercise with you Do you have anything

“He didn’t look up at her but continued to wheel himself over to the table to

the wheelchair, with an indifferent expression on his handsome face as he

it out on the spacious balcony. The study’s balcony on the second floor was quite large, about the size

had in mind. He realized that he was even more patient than the was. He was even willing to spend time with her despite his innate aversion

hammer from the cupboard. She then watched everything she was doing and had a feeling like

This socks Magnut

by using the wooden hammer to tap his legs. Once, the hit a nerve and his leg tingled sharply Magnus bore the discomfort in silence Finally she sat at his feet, using the wooden hammer to tap the soles of his feet

feel that?” Her deep blue eyes met

a

put down the hammer grabbed his foot with both hands, and pressed her thumb into his

a feather brushing against the soles of his feet, and he suddenly shuddered it was so itchy. He raised his gaze and saw the girl staring straight at him. He tried to resist, but the tingling sensation under his foot made

she would look at the man’s suppressed expression. “Strange, your foot feels warm and there’s even some elasticity I don’t see any muscle atrophy Why can’t you feel

felt like a million ants were crawling on his foot, his face alternating between shades of red and

but he couldn’t

a while. Natalia noticed Magnus foot getting hotter, she chuckled, “Seems like it’s

now help me up How could he possibly not feel anything? He was uncomfortable, to say

grabbed a small wooden mallet, and started tapping on Magnus leg with slightly more force. A few hits landed on a sensitive muscle and he grimaced in pain. This was a self–inflicted punishment After what seemed like an eternity. Natalia finally helped him up

socks and shoes. She was close to him, her subtle fragrance wafted into his nostrils, and Magnus felt a sudden

stood up and looked at him, her gaze met his dark eyes, causing her heart to skip a beat. She

suspicion, Magnus allowed Natalia to

to it

Sapphire Island to discuss something important. Soon limited–edition white Lamborghini arrived on the beach The car door opened, and James, backlit by the sun, walked towards

Magnus asked as he saw James enter

He said, “I want to see your new

wife? Although he didn’t

want to confirm umm, if the girl is worthy of you.” Without speaking. Magnus wheeled himself over to the edge of the couch, propped himself up with both hands, and sat down, Ask her to

James intention was not as simple as seeing Natalia. He ordered a servant to fetch her Soon, a girl descended gently from the stairs James looked up,

hair was casually tied up at the back of her head. She descended the stairs

by how beautiful this girl was Her eyes, like a deep pool of clear blue water, exuded a purity that was captivating She stood next to Magnus,

stunned expression, and his expression immediately darkened. This guy dared to stare at her for so long. Although this girl was Lucius woman, she was now his wife. He felt a sense of intrusion