The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 30

A sudden lump formed in her throat, threatening to spill over into tears. Finally, she stepped forward, facing Morgan honestly, “Grandpa, I’m sorry I’m not Kendra I’m Natalia, Kyler’s youngest daughter. My sister didn’t want to marry Magnus, so they sent me to Sapphire Island instead. I didn’t mean to deceive you, Grandpa.”

Upon hearing her confession. Morgan slowly put down the documents he was holding and turned to look at Natalia, stunned. “Is all you’ve said true?” He had intended to lure Natalia with shares of the family business. If she had willingly replaced Kendra for the sake of money, she would have no place in the Andersen family But she didn’t want the shares. She had confessed her true identity, admitting she was an imposter Morgan finally nodded in acknowledgement

Smart girl, he thought

Having confessed the truth, Natalia finally let out a sigh of relief. She had been living with this lie for over a month, dreading the day it would be exposed. Seeing the mocking smiles on Lucius and Lillian’s faces earlier, she knew that day had arrived. She decided to tell Morgan the truth, believing him to be a reasonable man Even if she was a substitute, he wouldn’t kill her. At worst, he’d send her home

“Grandpa, every word I’ve said is true. I wouldn’t dare to lie But Magnus doesn’t know that I’m Natalia Would he strangle her if he found out?

Morgan looked at the girl. He wanted to say that perhaps this girl was more suited for Magnus than Kendra ever could be But Kyler’s second daughter was illegitimate. Such a girl was not fit for his beloved grandson.

He slammed his hand down on the table. “Nonsense! You think this is a game, marrying in your sister’s place?”

The cup on the desk rattled and fell to the floor with a loud clatter Natalia clenched her hands tightly, closing her eyes. “I’m sorry.” She hadn’t expected Morgan to be so angry. Just as it seemed like his anger was about to explode, there was a knock on the study door

door and saw Magnus in his wheelchair, looking anxious. Without sparing Natalia a glance, he wheeled himself directly into the study, “Grandpa,

still didn’t know that this girl wasn’t the Clarkson’s daughter. How

allow the Clarksons to deceive them like this. Looking at his grandson seated in the wheelchair, he waved his hand dismissively.

don’t be angry. You’re almost eighty, and you should be enjoying

floor. Once the door was closed, Magnus turned to look at the girl, who was obviously frightened. “What did

icy eyes and shook her head, “Grandpa wanted

bore into her as if trying to see through her, “You have one minute to tell me the truth.” He wheeled himself over to her, lifting her chin up.

you hiding? I’m waiting for you to come clean.”

of relief washed over her Come what may, she was ready. She closed her eyes, waiting for the inevitable, only to feel the man gently release her chin and pull her into his embrace. Looking up into his eyes, she felt a moment of disorientation. He lifted her onto his lap, just as he had done before. He whispered in her ear in a low voice, “Don’t be afraid. As long as you’re my wife, that’s all that matters. It doesn’t matter who you are, you can

know all along that I wasn’t Kendra? Did you

nonchalantly, looking out

the bedside lamp. Natalia felt like she was dreaming, seeing his tender side again. He hadn’t exploded in anger, or strangled

the bed, his dark eyes watching her quietly, “No matter what happens, just remember that you are my wife Can you

wife was Kendra. But in his inscrutable dark eyes, she found

leave me from now on. Once Grandpa’s birthday is over, we’ll return to the island.” He straightened up and moved away from the bed, heading towards the door.

left, Natalia sat up. He knew. He had known all along and yet he hadn’t strangled her But

Her Dad!

remembered Magnus‘ words, “No matter what happens, just remember you’re my wife.”