The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 35 Chapter 38

Magnus‘ expression was really grim. He pulled Natalia closer, murmuring, “Don’t mind him, darling. This is what he’s supposed to do. Are you hungry?”

Natalia shook her head, “Not really. Are we heading to the hotel?”

“No. I used to stay here while I was getting treatment for my leg. So I have a house here,” Magnus replied, his grip on her hand gentle yet firm.

They arrived at a gorgeous villa that looked like a mini castle bathed in the moonlight. Natalia gazed in awe at the white exterior walls, the golden front door, and the two Rolls–Royce Phantoms parked in the yard.

Magnus got out of the car, settling himself into his wheelchair. He pushed open the golden. door, revealing a newly renovated interior with immaculate furniture.

Linden was already in the kitchen preparing some late–night snacks, while Carter was about to leave after helping Magnus inside. “Magnus, you guys rest up. I’ll be over for dinner

tomorrow.”

“Running out of food, Carter?” Magnus retorted. “Can’t wait to sponge off me, can you?”

Carter was left speechless. He had, after all, picked them up.

When he noticed Natalia taking their belongings upstairs, he walked over to Magnus. “This girl’s a marked improvement over Kendra, Magnus. Looks like your penis is about to have some happy days.”

“Cut the crap!” Magnus glared at him. “She’s my wife.”

“Oh, Magnus, don’t forget, you brought her here. She won’t be able to ignore what’s going on here. She won’t betray you, will she? After all, Kendra’s the one on your marriage certificate.” Carter gave Magnus a meaningful look as he held his car keys.

he said, “I’ll handle

downstairs, noticing the silent Magnus on the sofa.

is the manager of our company in France.” Magnus replied

will get better. You have so many friends who hope to see you get up. When are we going to see the doctor?” If his leg could get

deeply at the girl in front of him. Her concern was genuine. He found himself lost in the soft

himself, “Darling, please don’t betray me. Stay with me. I promise

Chapter 38

midnight snack, they went

was delighted to

he had sketched out of boredom three years ago. Natalia was holding them as if they were treasures. He walked over, “Yes, I drew these when I was getting

I studied design, but I love to draw. I participated in an art

out to play with Sabrina and Hector, and they painted a picture together,

exhibited at the school art exhibition, Hector hung it up, and to her surprise, it won a third prize. She was overjoyed at that time, like a child. Back then, Hector looked at her indulgently and said, “Natalia, when we go to the States, I’ll let

this, her nose tingled, and she almost teared up.

sorrowful expression. She wasn’t feeling sentimental just because of this sketch; she was probably reminiscing

the past

sketch from her hands, “What’s on

back to reality, managing a bitter

with me. Remember, you’re my wife from now on.

time together, he wasn’t as cold and

the one living with him. Despite the awkwardness, she had no choice but to rely on him for a stable life. She opened her mouth to say something, but eventually decided against it.

want to be honest with him. This girl still lacked a sense of security. He made a mental note

saw her engrossed in her drawing His heart softened. He quietly approached her and saw a sketch of the villa they were living in She had memorized the details of the