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.

the sound of running water as

cleared up the dishes She wanted to check if Magnus had gone to sleep and wanted to give him a

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 from her dad and some from Kendra. Why did they contact her? Didn’t they just wish she could disappear from their lives?

Hector, her heart twinged with a momentary pain Over the years, Hector had been like a ray of sunshine, bringing warmth into her life. She didn’t know what her feelings were for him. He was like a brother, a confidant, always there in her life. She had once planned to be with him after

let Hector go

opened Twitter and 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 to wait for him. She quietly turned off her phone and lay on her bed, tossing and turning until she finally fell into a fitful sleep in the

“Mr. Magnus wants you to help

got up. “Alright, I’m coming.”

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

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

you Do you have anything else

over to the table to sign the contract He then turned his chair to face

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

balcony. The study’s balcony on the second floor was quite large, about the size of a room. After she had

more patient than the was. He was even willing to spend time with

on the blanket Natalia fetched a small wooden hammer from the cupboard. She then watched everything she was doing and had a feeling like a fish on

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

you feel that?” Her deep blue

with a blank expression “No”

his foot with both hands, and pressed her thumb into

and he suddenly shuddered it was so itchy. He raised his gaze and saw the girl staring straight at him. He tried

of Magnus foot. Sometimes she would frown, other times she would look at the man’s suppressed expression. “Strange, your foot

ants were crawling on his foot, his face alternating between shades of red and

but he couldn’t

chuckled, “Seems like it’s warming up, do you

now help me up How could he possibly not feel

still need to work on your leg.” She stood up, 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

watching the girl help him put on socks and shoes. She was close to him,

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

To avoid suspicion, Magnus allowed Natalia to torture him once a day,

accustomed to it

said he was coming to Sapphire Island to discuss something important. Soon limited–edition white Lamborghini arrived on the beach The car door opened, and

as

no emotion. He said, “I

this way just to see his wife? Although he

waving his hands, “Don’t get me wrong. I have no ulterior motives. I just 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

He ordered a servant to fetch her Soon, a girl descended gently from the stairs James looked

tied up at the back of her head. She descended the stairs gracefully. When she saw James, she nodded and said, “Magnus, I

the stairs to stand beside Magnus, James eyes were fixed on her. He was taken aback 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, smiling and greeting

darkened. This guy dared to stare at her for so long. Although this girl was Lucius woman,