The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 57

Now, there was nothing she could offer him. She gently moved his hand from her shoulder and smiled. “Hector, yes, I’m back. I’m sorry” She was sorry for leaving unannounced, and for not being able to give him any hope.

“Never mind the apologies, you being back is enough, Hector said, gripping her small hand. “You know, Natalia, I was almost on my way to the States. I was here to wrap things up. But then you came back. God really does have a plan, and you’re back in my life. Natalia…”

Pulling her into his embrace, he held her with every ounce of strength he had. 1 missed you so much, it felt like my heart was breaking!”

Natalia stiffened, struggling to push Hector away. “Hector, listen to me these past few months

“It doesn’t matter” He interrupted her. “No matter where you’ve been, all that matters is that you’re back. You’re the one I want to protect for the rest of my life I won’t lose you again”

He held her tightly, not giving her a chance to fight back. Eventually, Natalia gave up struggling and shouted into his ear. “Hector, let go of me. Listen to me, I’m married!”

His arm, which was still holding her jerked. A few seconds later, he slowly loosened his grip. Hector let her go, and his eyes were filled with unbearable pain. He had already suspected something, but he refused to believe it was true

lie to me. You’re only twenty and still in college, how could you be married?” He laughed, almost on the verge of tears. “It’s true. Hector I’m married. I took my sister’s place and married Magnus I’m sorry, Hector, Promise me you’ll live well. You’re young and wonderful, and there will be other girls for you I don’t deserve you.” She watched his despairing eyes, and her heart began aching. She

you say? Natalia, you married

Lillian was Hector’s aunt, which made Magnus his cousin. He knew Magnus and Lucius had been fighting over control of the Andersen Corporation He knew the Andersens were planning to unite their family with the Clarksons through marriage, but that was supposed to

Sapphire Island for nine years? Natalia, are you joking?” He knew

replaced my sister and married into the

come to me? If I had known, I would never have let you do this “Hector was in shock. His eyes

heart in agony. “Hector, I’m sorry. I just want to

and ran. She didn’t dare to stay any longer. She was afraid to see the despair on his face. She ran to the roadside and hailed a taxi, leaving the seaside. By the time Hector caught up, the car was

over. “Natalia, how did it go with Hector?” Natalia nodded and took a seat, and then the second class began. For the entire morning, Natalia’s mind was in a

said

sports field. “I hope Hector leaves for America soon. It might be better

“Actually, Nat, my grandfather hasn’t been doing well. My father said he’s been to the hospital. His condition is from his time in the military, and its not getting better. He wants to see me married to his war buddy’s grandson before he passes. My father says I should finish this term and then go to France for school.” Sabrina stared at the clouds in the sky, lost in thought “No one in my family can defy my grandfathers words. They re as good as the law. I’ll be leaving for France in

at her melancholy expression, “What is the surname of your grandfather’s comrade’s family? Why do you need

my grandfather lives in France, and he has a little grandson in Melfort My grandfather wants me to marry his older grandson. So, I have to go to France As Sabrina spoke, she felt uneasy in her heart. She knew from birth that

we have left together.