The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 39

By the time he returned to the villa, dawn was just breaking. Linden saw Magnus walk in and immediately stood up, “Would you like something to eat?”

He’d been awake all night and was fatigued, but he wasn’t in the mood for food. “Let Dr. Frankie know that my wife and I will be there for a leg checkup at nine. Make sure he

remembers what to say to her. Don’t forget to clarify that to him.”

“Yes, Mr. Magnus.”

Magnus walked into the bedroom and saw the girl sound asleep on the bed. He undressed and climbed into bed, pulling her into his embrace before drifting off to sleep.

Natalia opened her eyes the next day and blushed when she saw herself sleeping in a man’s arms. She remembered they had slept separately the previous night. Did he sneak into her bed while she was sleeping?

She smiled shyly, gently removing his large hand from her body, and then made her way towards the bathroom.

The man continued to sleep deeply, but felt uncomfortable with the softness missing from his arms. His hand reached out, grabbing at nothing. He immediately furrowed his brows,

“Honey…”

His voice was hoarse.

Natalia stepped out of the bathroom and whispered in his ear, “You keep sleeping. I’ll go

make breakfast.”

The man heard her offer to make breakfast, and the corners of his mouth lifted into a smile,

“Okay”

After the man fell back asleep, Natalia got dressed and went downstairs. Linden was about to start making breakfast, but when he saw Natalia coming down, he quickly approached her, “Miss Natalia, you’re up so early I’m about to make breakfast

Natalia walked past him, “I’ll make breakfast today. You go buy some fresh vegetables and

fruits.”

Linden nodded, “Alright.”

eggs, and made sandwiches and toast. She also prepared a few side dishes

for the Clarkson family, and before college, she could do any chores the maids could do This had also made

preparing everything. She was about

saw the breakfast she had prepared and was so

Chapter 39

happy when he sees this.” “Really? I just

a wealthy lady like you to be able to do all this; it’s really impressive.” In his mind,

appointment with Dr. Frankie at nine to check his leg. It’s eight now, so he should. be getting up. Ms. Natalia, I’ll go wake him up.” Linden

forward, “I’ll go wake him up. You

“Alright.”

door, only to see the man still sleeping soundly How could he sleep so much? Did he not sleep last

his eyelashes were long, almost like a girl’s, and his lips were tightly pressed together. There were dark circles under his eyes, as if he had stayed up all night.

filled his senses. He slowly opened his eyes and saw a beautiful face very close to his. Her big, blue eyes were pure

she looked surprised. “Magnus, you’re awake? Let’s have breakfast. You’re seeing your doctor later.” She immediately

bed. Natalia was startled. She tried to get up, but the man held her down and sealed her lips with a warm kiss. “Magnus um She was about to suggest they get up and have breakfast, but he sucked her lips passionately The

couldn’t move under his weight and had to endure his stormy kisses. After a while, the man moved away from her lips, “Honey, I haven’t brushed

her passionately for quite a while before asking if she

mock anger, and he leaned down to kiss her again, “You’re not allowed to mind.

even have the right to mind?

body. His body was already reacting strongly He pressed against her

or it’ll get cold. And we have to go for your leg

choice but to let her go, “Alright, let’s listen to my wife. Let’s have breakfast.” He jumped onto

bulge in his pants. She immediately turned her face away and fled the bedroom. Magnus looked down at

the breakfast spread out on the table, his eyes lit up with joy. “Did you

“Of course.”

and ate the side dishes, “It’s delicious, honey. I didn’t expect you

like it.” Natalia said