The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 40

Magnus‘ phone buzzed; it was a message from Dr. Frankie. He glanced at it, revealing a wry smile.

[Congrats, Magnus, Mrs. Andersen is quite a catch,] the text read.

Natalia, meanwhile, was still basking in the good news, pushing the wheelchair in a state of

bliss. Linden followed behind them as they walked out.

As they reached the hospital entrance, Linden prepared to start the car, while Natalia stood with Magnus at the hospital’s entrance. Suddenly Magnus felt a gun aimed at him from behind the hospital shade, “BAM BAM!” With the sound of the gunshot, the bullet was already flying towards Magnus‘ head.

Natalia was standing directly in their path. Magnus instinctively grabbed her, sending the

wheelchair careening away.

The shadowy figure fired again, and Magnus‘ wheelchair veered towards the flower beds by

the entrance.

“Are you okay, darling?” Magnus checked Natalia for injuries, his heart pounding in his chest.

“Who’s trying to kill us?” Natalia stuttered, her heart ready to leap out of her chest.

Magnus did his best to comfort her, “Stay calm. Don’t move.”

Another burst of gunfire echoed through the air, bullets shattering the concrete of the flower beds. One grazed Magnus‘ arm, drawing blood.

Natalia screamed, “Magnus, you’re hurt!”

The gunfight raged on, with Linden now exchanging fire with their assailants. Magnus held Natalia close, “Stay in my arms. Don’t look up.”

heard Magnus grunt in pain. Lifting her head, she saw a fresh stream of blood trickling down his shoulder She

and had to protect her How was that possible?

her pleas, Magnus wheeled towards the car,

the right. Then he pulled a gun from his waist “Boom boom!” A couple shots and two black

the car

hitting the door as it slammed shut.

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leaving chaos in their

car, Magnus‘ shoulder was bleeding profusely. Linden looked at him anxiously, “Sir,

that they

the blood soaking through Magnus‘ shirt, began to cry. She took off her coat, pressing it against his wound. “There’s a bullet inside. We need to get you to a hospital.”

okay. Linden can take care of it. It’s too dangerous to go to a

coat as Magnus‘ blood seeped into the

later, thet finally arrived at

there, Linden helped Magnus into a study, locking the door behind them. Natalia tried to follow, but Linden stopped her, “Ms. Natalia, I

an intense pain

Dr. Frankie rushed inside, Natalia quickly informed them of Magnus‘ condition. Dr. Frankie reassured Natalia, “It’s okay, I’ll take care of him.” He

shower, changing into a clean set of clothes and

the study; she’d never been so helpless as she was now. Magnus had shielded her from being shot earlier in the gunfire, and if it hadn’t been for

it

Hector, had ever cared

door finally

s okay,

laid on a small bed, his face pale but his eyes alert. He smiled weakly at Natalia, “Don’t worry, darling, I’m fine

Natalia’s eyes again, “You’re not fine You’ve

laughed, “Mrs. Andersen, Magnus is a tough one He’ll be

she helped Magnus clean up, she realized that she truly cared for him Despite the danger and fear, she was