The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

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Chapter 28

Natalia released Magnus’s hand, nodded, and got out of the car to assist him onto his wheelchair. A servant began to push the wheelchair towards the villa.

“No need,” Natalia interjected, taking over from the servant. She pushed Magnus into the courtyard, where a line of smiling servants greeted her, “Welcome home, Ms. Natalia, we’re delighted to see you.”

Magnus remained expressionless, while Natalia blushed at the greeting, replying, “Hello, everyone”

The servants were surprised at Natalia’s appearance so young and beautiful. No wonder both of Magnus and Lucius were smitten with her

Entering the living room. Natalia immediately saw the old man with gray hair sitting in the adjacent armchair. He appeared to be in good spirits, despite his hair being gray, and his eyes still shone with a wise light.

Growing up in the Clarkson family, Natalia was familiar with the formalities. She pushed the wheelchair towards the old man Morgan, Magnus grandfather

“Grandpa, I’m sorry for not coming sooner,” she said, her voice soft and gentle

Morgan looked at Natalia, dressed in a blue dress and matching cardigan, her long hair cascading over her shoulders. Her eyes, a clear blue. mirrored the calm and tranquility of a peaceful lake.

Suddenly, Morgan realized she was of mixed heritage. But both Kyler and Addison were local.

Nevertheless, he smiled warmly and extended his hand, “Come, Kendra, let me get a good look at you. How’s life on the island? When you married my grandson, I didn’t throw a wedding for you. I’m sorry for that. But don’t worry, what’s meant to be yours won’t be taken away”

Natalia smiled and walked over to Morgan as she reached out to take his hand in both of hers, “It’s fine, Grandpa. The wedding ceremony is just a formality. I’m doing well and I’ve grown accustomed to living on the island”

like a true

are your in–laws.

startled to see Magnus‘ parents. Lillian, Magnus‘ mother, had met Kendra before. She certainly would

could feel her blood run cold. Lillian’s smirk and contemptuous gaze said

father, smiled, “Kendra, thank you for looking after

straightened up. “Hello.”

responded with a barely concealed sneer, “We appreciate your help. From now on, we’ll depend on you to take care of

silently, watching Natalia’s reactions. When she saw Lillian, her panicked expression confirmed his

looked at Morgan, “Grandpa, I think it’s time for dinner. Kendra is going to help me

hearty laugh, “Go on,

signaled for Natalia to come over. She walked over and began to push

stepped forward, as if to say something, but was stopped by Anthony. Morgan turned away without a word and headed to the

and Kendra’s marriage certificate from a drawer. The

pounding Magnus watched as Natalia stood in the middle of the room, her face pale. So she was scared now. He wanted to see

him. This girl had never been honest with him.

around, her eyes welling up

clothes. It’s time for dinner, and my brother Lucius will

coming. Of course, how could she have forgotten? This was the Andersen Family Estate, Lucius would definitely be here. But by now,

she helped him change, he looked up at her, his eyes full of anticipation. Was he

go down for dinner, Magnus said, maneuvering

after him, her hands gripping the handles of the wheelchair, her eyes filled with tears, “I’m not your wife. I’m not Kendra ” The words slipped out uncontrollably.

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