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.

left. Magnus pulled Natalia into the bedroom

as if it was the most natural

embrace. The fatigue from the day seemed to melt away. “Just a few more

at his handsome face, her heart slowly succumbing to the man who was

“darling, if I were to walk again someday, would you leave

again, he wouldn’t need her anymore. They weren’t legally married,

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she should leave.

her answer. “Why? Don’t you enjoy staying with me?” His eyes

Magnus. Once you can walk again, you

a loss of what

woman. You can’t leave

to the bed.

up, touching her sore nose, “Magnus, don’t you know what our relationship is? You and Kendra are the ones who are married.” Her heart ached at the thought of Kendra being his legal wife.

with Kendra. You don’t need to worry. Haven’t I told you that you can only

her

able to walk again soon and won’t need anyone to take care of you.

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

Kendra? But there was no love between them. Even if they got

remained silent, closing her eyes as he held her in his arms. Her heart was in turmoil.

Natalia soon fell asleep. Magnus‘ lips curled into a small smile as he held her petite body close, slowly drifting off to

Two days passed.

the shareholders‘ meeting, where the new CEO of Andersen Corporation would be announced, had finally arrived. It was also Magnus‘ first day of work

pouring into the conference room

Tower He stepped out of the limousine, his steps heavy His expression was icy as he strode into the building Although Morgan was in his eighties, his silver hair gave him