The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

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Chapter 68

“What’s this?” Natalia, holding a file, bent down with curiosity to pick up a piece of paper.

But before her hand could touch the paper, Magnus, seated in his wheelchair, had already picked it up. However, the moment Magnus gaze fell on the paper, his expression changed visibly Almost instinctively, he flipped the paper over, hiding its content. His voice took on an icy edge as he spoke. “Nothing important, just some old stuff. It’s late, you must be tired. Go rest, I still have some paperwork to do.”

His demeanor was a stark contrast to the gentle manner he had shown her earlier. Even Natalia, who was usually slow to pick up on such subtleties, could tell something was off

Just like that, Magnus‘ sudden shift brought her spirits crashing down. She could only muster a weak smile and say, “Alright, I’ll head back

It was he who had asked her to join him in going through the files, and now it was he who was shooing her away, not wanting her to see something

Unfortunately, she had already seen what was on the paper. Iwas a stunningly beautiful girl Magnus had hidden her portrait on his bookshelf Their relationship must have been quite special.

As she had said before, how could Magnus ever be interested in her? Whoever he was interested in, it certainly wouldn’t be her

“Nat. In truth, Magnus had wanted Natalia to leave because he didn’t want her to see something in his past.

her away, and she agreed to leave, he watched her lonely figure retreating and couldn’t help but feel like he had been too harsh So instinctively, he called out

himself, “She shouldn’t be angry. She probably doesn’t know what was

thought, Magnus, who had been a bit harsh to Natalia, felt a pang of guilt.

where the girl was still as beautiful and vibrant as she had been. Yet, his heart no longer ached like it did when she first left. After all, she had taken good care of him back then.

returned the portrait to the bookshelf. He finished off the remaining paperwork and returned to his bedroom

the sofa reading

this, unpredictable. Until he spoke, Natalia wouldn’t dare say anything. After

been very well–behaved. He didn’t want any other issues to upset her. Furthermore, he believed that Kyler would soon be pressuring Kendra to finalize the divorce. Then, he

the discomfort in her heart. She turned to Magnus and suggested. “Oh, would you like me to give you a massage?

Magnus had been busy with company matters, leaving early and returning late So, despite not going out, Natalia hadn’t had the chance to massage his legs. Seeing that it was still early and Magnus had finished his work, Natalia naturally wanted to seize the opportunity to help him. After all,

wanted was within his reach. Even Kendra wanted

the portrait, he could probably find her and

He looked at her intently with his voice low “What’s wrong, my dear? Are you upset? I was a bit rude in the study earlier

brows and pouting lips, he would’ve rather swallowed his pride and explained himself than let

unnecessary to tell Natalia After all, it was in the past, and

explanation However, knowing he wasnt telling the