The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 47

Natalia quickly stood up and her cheeks flushed. “Well, I’ll let you get back to work. I’m going to bed.” She found herself forgetting the world around her every time she sat on his lap.

There was something captivating about this man. Even if he was wheelchair–bound, his. charm was irresistible, as long as he wasn’t throwing a fit.

She walked into the bedroom, grabbed her nightgown, and closed the bathroom door behind

her.

By the time Magnus finished his work, it was already eleven o’clock. He received an unexpected call from Morgan.

“Magnus, why don’t you bring your wife to the Andersen Family Estate? Since you’re interested in her, I won’t object. It’s up to you.” Morgan’s voice was still calm and gentle over the phone.

“Thanks, Grandpa. We’ll be staying at Maplewood Manor. It’s closer to the office. You should get some rest. It’s late.” Magnus replied, his voice soft.

Morgan nodded and ended the call. He sat by the window, gazing into the endless night. He was entrusting his company to Magnus, hoping he could overcome his difficulties and stand on his own two feet one day.

Three days later, Magnus took Natalia to their new home in Maplewood Manor. The staff, except for their Butler Linden and housemaid May, stayed on Sapphire Island to look after the properties there.

Maplewood Manor was a house that Magnus‘ friend Chase had bought for him three years ago. It was fully furnished and was meant to be Magnus‘ place in Melfort, a city closer to his

company.

Despite this, Magnus had chosen to stay on Sapphire Island. Now, he was finally moving to Melfort. The house was only a five–minute drive from the office.

As Linden drove into Maplewood Manor, a guard saluted. The window rolled down, and a security officer approached. “Mr. Magnus, welcome back to Maplewood Manor”

of a two–story villa. The property was quite large, with

set up Magnus‘ wheelchair, and helped him into it. Linden followed with the luggage, and May was close behind. It felt like they were a typical family. with Magnus as the father, Natalia as the mother, and May as the

“What are you laughing at, darling? Do you like it

his wheelchair through the front gate. “I was just thinking, we look like a typical family

Chapter 47

yes, but not a child. Looking at his laughing wife, he lifted a hand to cup her chin. “I only have you, darling. As

crept up her face.

take in her

the austere black decor of Sapphire Island. There was a large living room with a sofa that could easily serve as a bed. The kitchen was filled with brand new appliances, and every floor was accessible by elevator, considering

watching Natalia as she observed their new home. He patted the spot next

over and looked at him.

love, this will be our home from now on. Do

As long as she had a roof over her head, she

things out at the office, we’ll get you

was taken aback. “So

don’t want to go to school?” He leaned in to whisper in her

that he

to learn something else afterward, just tell me. My wife can do whatever she wants,” he said as his

the sun streamed through the front door, illuminating Magnus handsome face Natalia found herself captivated by his gentleness, and his words echoed in her

trance, standing up and lightly patting his shoulder. “I’m going to check out the bedrooms upstairs

ahead.” Magnus nodded.

a study. The study led to a rooftop pool, filled with crystal clear water. The bedrooms were decorated in warm tones, with

unpacking and organizing her clothes, Natalia returned downstairs to find Magnus on a call He

office, leaving Natalia alone in their new home.

Lucius kicked a table over in anger. He glared at the wall, and his hands clenched into fists Blood dripped from his knuckles as