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 eat by yourself?”

but upon hearing her question, he quickly withdrew his

feed

exactly what Magnus

against the bed and, scooped up a spoonful of soup, blew on

accepting the spoonful of soup. He felt

Magnus felt a wave of warmth rush through him as he watched her rosy lips purse while blowing on the chicken

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 this ignited a spark

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

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too much. For now, this is

her to

bed, picking up his

a Mexican gang. He’s preparing for next month and can’t wait to

life that easy to take? And another thing, don’t get

Watching the two women on him, he abruptly

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

be a bit cramped if he were to share it with her. He cooperated with Natalia to put on the pajamas. Her movements were gentle, fearing she might touch his wound. He looked down at her, her

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

He used his uninjured hand to pull her towards

might touch his wound, leaned in,

her into his arms, one hand holding her chin, “Let me kiss you.”

push him away and

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

even before 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 away and pushed him off. But he

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

His breaths became heavier Natalia melted into his lap, her hands not daring to touch