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

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

stared at her incredulously, his hands trembling. “What did you say? Natalia,

the Andersen Corporation He knew the Andersens were planning to unite their family with the Clarksons through marriage, but that was supposed to be between Kendra and

be true. How could you marry Magnus, the man who’s been stuck on Sapphire Island for nine years? Natalia, are you joking?” He knew the truth, but

gripped his arm tightly “Hector, calm down. It’s true. I did it for my father. I replaced my sister and

to me?

in pain, and full of regret She stared at him, her heart in agony. “Hector, I’m sorry. I just want to make things clear today Don’t wait for me anymore. Go to America and forget about all

to see the despair on his face. She ran to

her return and immediately walked over. “Natalia, how did it go with Hector?” Natalia nodded and took a seat, and

said

with Sabrina on the sports field. “I hope Hector leaves for America soon. It might be better for everyone! don’t want

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

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

My grandfather wants me to marry his older grandson. So, I have to go to France As Sabrina

hand “Sabrina, let’s cherish the time we have left together. Even if we’re apart, we’ll see each other again