The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

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Chapter 138

He was not at all intimidated by the man standing in front of him. All he wanted was to see his beloved, Natalia, safe and happy. Natalia was too kind–hearted to be involved in his complicated family affairs

Hearing this, Magnus closed his eyes for a moment, then opened them suddenly, his expression fierce. “No matter how Natalia became my wife, and no matter what hardships she might endure in the future, it’s none of your business. I’m here to fulfill her dreams and bring her happiness. Seems like your time in America didn’t teach you much. I’ll talk to Uncle, and send you to the Silent King. There, you’ll learn some manners.” He then looked down at

Natalia

Ready to go, my dear? Let’s head home He grabbed Natalia’s hand and led her out of the coffee shop

Hector clenched his fists. Don’t get too cocky, Magnus

Back at Maplewood Manor. Magnus didn’t let go of Natalia’s hand, leading her upstairs to their bedroom With a loud bang, he kicked open the bedroom door and closed it behind them. He pushed Natalia against the door and passionately kissed her before she could react

His kiss was fierce, as if he wanted to consume her entirely

He had been discussing some business with a client in the coffee shop, not expecting to see Hector holding Natalia’s hand when he came out Natalia didn’t pull away Instead, they were exchanging affectionate glances.

He wanted to smash Hector’s hand off. How dare he encourage his wife to leave him! Six months ago, he had sent Hector to America, but he and even had the audacity to encourage Natalia to leave him This infuriated him

Natalia tried to resist his passionate kiss, sensing something was off about him.

Magnus lifted Natalia into his arms, and before she could react, they both fell onto the bed.

looked into Magnus furious eyes. “Magnus, what are you doing?”

Then why were you holding hands with him? If I hadn’t seen you today, would you have run off with that kid? His eyes

too much. When had she held

“I wasn’t holding hands with Hector On the other hand, someone was

at Natalia’s comment, his eyes full of ridicule “You saw me taking Isabella home yesterday,

to her, lifting her chin to look into her beautiful face, a sudden crack appearing in

like Hector

her dress. Natalia was taken aback, watching as her dress fell to the floor

doing?” She clutched her

Of course, I am going to make love

into his embrace, silencing her protests with

marks all over her body, marking her as his forever Before she had a chance to adjust, he

in pain, biting her lip to hold back her cries Magnus looked at Natalia’s pale face, her eyes filled with stoic resistance. He

heart. He leaned down and kissed away her tears, tasting their bitterness. His heart was just as bitter He kissed her lips gently, his hand tenderly caressing their joined bodies Natalia suddenly felt Magnus touch soften. She closed her eyes, more tears falling

in the bathroom When he returned, he was shocked to find Natalia was not

asked May, their housemaid, who was in the

seems to be upset lately.

their room Pushing open the door, he saw Natalia

away her hair, the dried tears on her face made his heart ache “Sorry, my love, let me help

respond Magnus lifted the blanket and carefully picked her

the strength to She closed her eyes letting Magnus carry her into the bathroom

and dried her off, he carried her back to their bed, lying beside her and pulling her into his arma.