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.

filled with the sound of running water as Magnus undressed

cleared up the dishes She wanted to check if Magnus had gone to sleep and wanted to give him a leg massage. She had read in a book that a pre–bedtime massage was very beneficial for

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

calls from 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

let Hector go

Twitter and saw a photo of a haggard Hector, which caused her heart to ache even more.

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

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

up. “Alright,

Magnus’s study after freshening up. She saw Magnus in a black shirt, lounging in

his phone call, she walked

with you Do you

look up at her but continued to wheel himself over to the table to sign the contract He then turned his

the wheelchair, with an indifferent expression on his handsome face

from a cupboard and spread it out on the spacious balcony. The study’s balcony on the second floor was quite large, about the size of a room. After

was even more patient than the was. He was even willing to

Magnus was lying down on the blanket Natalia fetched a small wooden hammer from the cupboard. She then watched everything she was doing and had

This socks Magnut

and his leg tingled sharply Magnus bore

feel that?” Her deep blue eyes met his

a blank expression

his foot with both hands, and pressed her thumb

itchy. He raised his gaze and saw the girl staring straight

she would frown, other times she would look at the man’s suppressed expression. “Strange, your foot feels warm and there’s even some elasticity

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

but he couldn’t

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

How could he possibly not feel

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

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

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

the following days, there was no discord between them. To avoid suspicion, Magnus allowed Natalia to torture him

to it

call from James, who 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 James, backlit by the sun, walked

as he

emotion. He said, “I want to see your new

up and gave James a cold stare. He came all this way just to see his wife? Although he didn’t

a step back, 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.

her Soon, a girl descended gently from the stairs James looked up, Natalia was wearing a blue dress and white

and her hair was casually tied up at the back of her head. She descended the stairs gracefully. When she saw James, she nodded and said, “Magnus, I didn’t

the moment she descended 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

her for so long. Although this girl was Lucius woman, she was now