The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 58

He would never let Natalia be led astray any longer. He’d known all along about the feud between the two brothers on his aunt’s side. Now, he didn’t care about the bid for Andersen Corporation and the arranged marriage. But dragging Natalia into it was something he absolutely wouldn’t allow.

“Mrs. Andersen!” Hector pulled Natalia back, and suddenly someone called her from behind Turning around, they saw Linden walking over with a smile.

“Mrs. Andersen, I saw you after school when I was shopping, so I thought I’d give you a ride home.” He then turned to Hector. “So, you’re classmates with Mr Hector. I’m Mr. Magnus‘ butler, Linden”

Hector’s heart sank. “Isn’t Kendra my cousin’s wife? Who are you calling Mrs. Andersen?”

Linden paused for a moment, then laughed. “I wouldn’t know about that. All I know is that she is Mr. Magnus‘ wife. He has instructed me to protect her.

With a bow, he motioned to Natalia. “Miss Natalia, the car is over there. Please, after you.”

Natalia nodded, shot Hector a guilt–ridden look, and then walked toward the car. The car had long since left, but Hector still stood there, looking in the direction it had disappeared

Natalia didn’t say a word. Upon reaching home, she shut herself in the study to revise.

At Melfort Hospital, Kendra’s face had been swollen for days after the bodyguard’s assault. Her swelling had finally subsided that day.

Addison brought her some food, noticing that she was absent–mindedly staring out the window. “Kendra, you haven’t eaten in days. You should eat

something

Kendra turned to look at the steaming bowl of chicken soup Addison had brought. She didn’t have the slightest bit of an appetite. “Mother, this time Magnus had his bodyguard beat me up like this, and I won’t let him get away with it

them. She thought, “Natalia, it’s all your fault. I will make

care of your health first if you want to settle the score

worried face and nodded

was discharged. Back at the Clarkson family mansion, she stood on the balcony, dialed a number on her phone and gave a few precise instructions. Standing on the balcony, and watching the sunrise, an

and came home every day, studying hard. Hector hadn’t been to school

Magnus left Melfort, Natalia waved goodbye to Sabrina and Lexi after school, then headed home to Maplewood Manor to study for her final exams, which were only

the school, just a short walk away. Just as she crossed the intersection, Kendra appeared and blocked her path. Frowning. she asked, “What do

been thrilled when you saw Magnus have his bodyguard

Now she was living so happily, and Magnus had even hit her for

day. Who else is there to blame? I’ve said it before, we should live our separate lives from now on As for Magnus hitting you, I have already asked him not to hold a grudge But how could I possibly control Magnus

angry that her blood boiled. She thought,

back to me?”

past her, as if she didn’t care to talk to her Kendra grabbed her by the wrist. Where do you think you’re going? Didn’t you hear me when I told you

so calm and collected

discuss this with Magnus. As

she couldn’t possibly approach Magnus Only if Natalia left would she have a

so what

to repeat myself Goodbye Natalia really didn’t want to deal with her any longer She needed to study

figure out how to leave Otherwise, I’ll make you lose everything, and you’ll even wish you were

And now you’re asking me to leave I’ve already paid my debts to you, and I won’t be manipulated by you

of person Magnus was Even if she left he would marry Kendra, because she’d figured uul ha