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.

deep gaze darkened. Frowning, he said, “I’ll

came downstairs, noticing the silent Magnus on the sofa. She walked over to him.

the manager of our company in France.”

me about, along with Chase and James, Natalia paused before sitting next to him. “Magnus, don’t be pessimistic Your leg will get better. You have so many friends who hope to see you get up. When are we going to see the

front of him. Her concern was genuine. He found himself lost

please don’t betray me. Stay with me. I promise to

Chapter 38

snack, they went upstairs to freshen

she and Magnus explored the villa. She was delighted to find a room full of comics. “Did

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 treatment for my leg. Do

You draw really well. I studied design, but I love to draw. I participated in an art exhibition at school and even

to play with Sabrina and Hector, and they painted a picture together, naming it Green Blossom. It depicted an unknown small

that painting was 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

about this, her nose tingled,

with a sorrowful expression. She wasn’t feeling sentimental just because of this

the past

her and took the sketch from her hands, “What’s on your mind?”

to reality, managing a

to be honest with me. Remember, you’re my wife from now on. As long as you stay

dark eyes held her captivated. Should she trust him? After spending some time together,

she was the one living with him. Despite the awkwardness, she had no choice but

She still didn’t want to be honest with him. This girl still lacked a sense of security. He made a mental note to make her completely dependent on

night, Natalia spent her time in the study, drawing tili late. At eleven o’clock, Magnus wheeled in and saw her engrossed in her drawing His heart softened. He quietly approached her and saw a