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.

been too harsh So instinctively, he called out to Natalia, wanting to explain

shouldn’t be angry. She

that thought, Magnus, who had been a bit harsh to Natalia, felt

as she had been. Yet, his heart no longer ached like it did when

Magnus returned the portrait to the bookshelf. He

on the sofa reading

dare say anything. After all, upsetting him would do

of guilt from the earlier incident in the study, as he saw Natalia watching him Recently, Natalia had been very well–behaved. He didn’t want any other issues to upset her. Furthermore, he believed that Kyler would soon be

changed demeanor, Natalia put down her book trying to suppress the discomfort in her heart. She turned to Magnus and suggested. “Oh, would you like me to give you a massage? I’ve learned some techniques recently it might help with your legs.”

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, she had promised that once

within his reach. Even Kendra wanted to reclaim her status as Mrs. Andersen, didn’t

the girl in the portrait, he could probably find her and fulfill his

to Natalia. 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 I was just frustrated with some company issues, not angry at you. Please don’t take

had never bowed or apologized to anyone But seeing Natalia’s furrowed brows and

for the real content of the paper, he felt it was unnecessary to tell Natalia After all, it was in the past,

explanation However, knowing he wasnt telling the truth, she felt