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”

chuckled heartily, “Good. Just like a true Clarkson sensible and smart”

your in–laws. You should recognize them. Do visit more often with

Lillian, Magnus‘ mother,

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

“Kendra, thank

up. “Hello.”

your help. From now on,

this time, Magnus sat silently, watching Natalia’s reactions. When she saw Lillian, her panicked expression confirmed his suspicion – Lillian knew Natalia wasn’t

I think it’s time for dinner. Kendra is going to help me change.”

responded with a hearty laugh,

for Natalia to come over. She walked over and began to push his wheelchair towards the elevator, heading to

as if to say something, but was stopped

Magnus and Kendra’s marriage certificate from a drawer. The girl in the photo wasn’t the Clarkson’s daughter.

into his bedroom, her heart still pounding Magnus watched as Natalia stood in the middle of the room, her face pale. So she was scared now. He wanted to see how long she could keep up

she still wanted to deceive him. This girl had never been honest with him. Fine, let her continue the

suddenly turned around, her eyes welling up

time for dinner, and my brother

This was the Andersen Family Estate, Lucius would definitely be here. But by now, she had nothing to fear. What worried her was that the

out a change of clothes for Magnus. As she helped him change, he looked up at her, his eyes full of anticipation.

to say, let’s go down for dinner, Magnus said, maneuvering

of the wheelchair, her eyes filled with tears, “I’m not your wife. I’m not Kendra ”

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