The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 41

It was in the afternoon when Magnus slowly opened his eyes to find the girl by his bedside quietly reading a book. He smiled faintly, reassured by her presence upon waking, “My lady.”

Natalia, looking up from her book, swiftly rose to her feet upon seeing him awake. “You’re up. Are you hungry? Is your wound hurting?”

The concern in her eyes made him feel special as he reached out to hold her soft hand, “I

feel fine.”

Natalia held out her small hand, sat down beside him and touched his forehead with her

other hand. She felt that his temperature was normal, which put her mind at ease. “I’ve

made some chicken soup. Let me get you some.”

Her soft gaze made Magnus momentarily lose himself, “Sure.”

Natalia gently withdrew her hand and left the room.

Magnus watched her retreating figure, his heart fluttered. Ever since the death of Jamie, he’d been a thorn in the family’s side. No one had ever taken such care of him. During the year when his leg was shattered, his first love had cared for him for half a year, but he was irritable and often lost his temper with her. She left him when he went to France six months

later. Since then, he had harbored resentment towards women, as his mother had never

shown him any warmth or affection.

But this girl had stayed by his side and cared for him after he got injured. How could he not

be moved?

of soup, “Can you

reached for the bowl, but upon hearing her question, he quickly withdrew his hand, “No.

feed you.”

exactly what Magnus wanted,

him sit up against the bed and, scooped up a spoonful of soup, blew on it gently, and brought it

mouth slightly, accepting the spoonful of soup. He felt like a

warmth rush through

He was aroused at the sight of her blowing on the oatmeal Since that night at the Andersen Family Estate, he hadn’t had a chance to make love to her. Now with his shoulder injury, it was even more impossible. The thought of

a while, the bowl of soup was finally finished Magnus licked his

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have too much. For now, this is all

he wanted her to feed him

Magnus leaned back on his bed, picking up his phone

cozying up with a Mexican

easy to take? And another thing,

to get sick? Watching

in, “You should change your clothes. I’ll help you to the bedroom

was fine when he was alone, but it would be a bit cramped if he were to share it with her. He cooperated

gave her a peck on the cheek. Natalia was startled; looking into his dark eyes, her face turned

his uninjured hand to pull her towards him.

his wound, leaned in,

into his arms, one hand holding her chin, “Let

She didn’t dare to push him away and closed her eyes to let him

Natalia immediately opened her eyes, seeing the playful smile on Magnus‘

I kissed you My lady, do you enjoy my kisses that much? He laughed wickedly. If it weren’t for his injury, Natalia would have stapped his hand

she could reply, his lips covered hers again His kiss was domineering yet gentle, capturing her.

was at a loss, her mouth slightly open, he took the opportunity to slip his tongue inside, entangling hers. His breaths became heavier Natalia melted into his lap, her hands