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”

a true Clarkson sensible

and woman seated nearby, “These are your in–laws. You

Magnus‘ parents. Lillian, Magnus‘ mother, had met Kendra before.

Lillian’s smirk and contemptuous gaze said it all she knew Natalia

smiled, “Kendra, thank you for looking

up. “Hello.”

concealed sneer, “We appreciate your help. From now

saw Lillian,

it’s time for dinner. Kendra

hearty

over and began to push his wheelchair towards the elevator,

gone, Morgan’s smile faded. Lillian stepped forward, as if to say something, but was stopped by Anthony. Morgan turned away without

his study on the second floor, Morgan pulled out Magnus and Kendra’s marriage certificate from a drawer. The girl in the photo wasn’t the Clarkson’s daughter. Who was she?

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

deceive him. This girl had never

turned around, her eyes welling up with

man remained expressionless, “Go change your clothes. It’s time for dinner, and my brother

Lucius would definitely be here. But by now, she had

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

nothing to say, let’s go down for

filled with tears, “I’m not your wife. I’m not Kendra ” The words slipped

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