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?

returned with a bowl of soup, “Can you eat

bowl, but upon hearing her question, he quickly withdrew his hand,

I’ll feed you.”

what Magnus wanted, “Okay.”

against the bed and, scooped up a spoonful of soup, blew on it gently, and brought it to his lips.

his mouth slightly, accepting the spoonful of soup. He felt

Magnus felt a wave of warmth rush through him

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

the bowl of soup was finally finished Magnus licked his lips, the soup was

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so you can’t have too much. For now, this is all you can have.

her to feed him more.

bowl away. Magnus leaned back on his bed, picking up his phone to call James,

Recently, I heard he’s been cozying up with a Mexican gang. He’s preparing for next

“Is my life that easy to take? And another thing, don’t get STDs.” He

him to get sick? Watching the two women on him,

Natalia came in, “You should change your clothes. I’ll help

would be a bit cramped if he were to share it with her. He cooperated with Natalia to put on the pajamas.

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

uninjured hand

wound,

arms, one hand holding

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

lightly biting them. Natalia immediately opened her eyes, seeing the playful smile

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

yet gentle, capturing her. His hand from her chin moved to encircle her waist.

open, he took the opportunity to slip his tongue inside, entangling hers. His breaths became heavier Natalia melted into