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?

soup, “Can you eat by yourself?”

hearing her question, he quickly withdrew

I’ll feed you.”

exactly what Magnus

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

opened his mouth slightly, accepting the spoonful

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

chance to make love

a while, the bowl of soup was finally

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stood up, “Your body isn’t fully healed yet, so you can’t have too much. For now, this is all you can have. You can eat more tonight.”

her to feed him more.

away. Magnus leaned back on his bed, picking up his phone to call James, “Did you find out

a Mexican gang. He’s preparing for next month and can’t wait to kill you.” There were sounds of a

easy to take? And another thing, don’t get STDs.” He hung up after saying

aback. Damn, was Magnus cursing him to get sick? Watching the two women on him,

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

brought and the bed. It was indeed a bit small. It was fine when he was alone, but it would 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 forehead slightly sweaty

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

his uninjured hand to pull her towards

might touch his wound, leaned in, “What

hand holding her chin, “Let me

away

biting them. Natalia immediately opened her eyes, seeing the

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

again His kiss was domineering yet gentle, capturing her. His hand from her chin

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 not daring to touch anything