The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 44

She was about to ascend the staircase when he grabbed her hand, halting her. She must have thought he was going to stop her from pursuing her education, the silly girl.

“I promise you, and I will make it happen. But for now, you need to stay put, given the circumstances.” Magnus‘ deep, dark gazes stared intensely at her.

“I know, Magnus, thank you.” She raised her hand to touch his chiseled handsome face, smiling as she looked at him. His heart fluttered like a feather in the breeze as he looked into her blue eyes.

The shareholders‘ meeting of Andersen Corporation was three days away.

James and Chase unexpectedly arrived on the island that day. After greeting Natalia, they retreated to the study where they remained the entire afternoon. They stayed for dinner that

evening.

James sat at the table, grinning at Natalia, “Nat, has Magnus been treating you well?” He flashed his pearly white teeth.

“Yes,” Natalia replied, smiling.

“If he ever mistreats you, you can come with me.” he winked at her, with a playful smile on his

face.

Chase, from behind, kicked him in the butt, “Stop flirting with our sister–in–law. Be careful or Magnus will send you to the Death Valley.”

James yelped and pretended to be injured, collapsing on the couch. Natalia couldn’t help but giggle at their antics. Her laughter was like a cloud floating in the sky, and it caught the attention of Magnus who had just stepped out of the elevator. His heart ached a little. It had been so long since he had seen her genuinely laugh. She was truly beautiful when she

smiled.

Chase turned and glanced at Natalia, shock evident on his face.

and Chase left. Magnus pulled Natalia into the bedroom and sat her

if it was the most natural thing to do.

a tender embrace. The fatigue from the day seemed to melt away. “Just a few more days, darling. I have a

slowly succumbing to the man who was constantly showering her with surprises.

someday, would you

again, he wouldn’t

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she should leave.

with her answer. “Why? Don’t you enjoy staying with

it’s not that, Magnus. Once you can walk again,

loss of what to do.

You can’t leave without my

her to

She sat up, touching her sore nose, “Magnus, don’t you know what our relationship is? You and Kendra

to worry. Haven’t I told you that you can only stay by my side for the rest of your

embracing her tightly, his eyes

soon and won’t need anyone to take care of you. You have big things to do, and I can’t do anything. I’m afraid your grandfather will look

walk or not, you’re not allowed to leave. Do you hear me? If

certificate. Was he planning to divorce Kendra? But

her eyes as he held her in his arms. Her

fell asleep. Magnus‘ lips curled into a small smile

Two days passed.

would be announced, had finally arrived. It was also

shareholders of Andersen Tower started pouring into the conference room The crucial

His expression was icy as he strode into the building Although Morgan was in his eighties, his silver hair gave him an air of solemnity and majesty