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.

retreating and couldn’t help but feel like he had been too harsh So instinctively, he called out to Natalia, wanting to explain and prevent any misunderstanding But it was too late. Natalia had

angry. She probably doesn’t know what was

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

as beautiful and vibrant as she had been. Yet, his heart no longer ached like it did when she first left.

more time, Magnus returned the portrait to the bookshelf. He finished off the remaining paperwork and returned to

entered the room, Natalia, who had already showered, was sitting on the sofa reading a book Hearing

was always like this, unpredictable. Until he spoke, Natalia wouldn’t dare say anything. After all, upsetting him would

filled with a hint 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 pressuring Kendra to

Magnus and suggested. “Oh, would you like me to give you a massage? I’ve learned some

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

wanted was within his reach. Even Kendra wanted to

the portrait,

dear? Are you upset?

his life. Magnus had never bowed or apologized to anyone But seeing Natalia’s furrowed brows and pouting lips, he would’ve rather

was unnecessary to tell Natalia After all, it was in the past, and telling her might’ve only upset her more

explanation However, knowing he wasnt