The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 144

Lexi was jolted awake by the sound of her phone buzzing in the early hours of the morning. It was a call from Natalia. “What’s up, Natalia?” she mumbled, still half asleep. “It’s not even dawn yet.”

Natalia sniffed on the other end of the line. “Nothing, I just thought I’d wait for you guys at the airport. Go back to sleep”

Lexi instantly woke up. Natalia’s voice sounded off. “Natalia, have you been crying? Did that jerk Magnus upset you again?”

Natalia swallowed back her tears. “No, Lexi, I’m fine. What time is our flight? Can we leave as soon as possible?”

Lexi could hear the quiver in Natalia’s voice but decided not to press further. “Alright, let me check the earliest flights. We’ll leave early”

She reached for her laptop on the bedside table, quickly searching for the earliest flights to France. “Found it. Natalia, there’s a flight in an hour and a half. I’ll be there soon.”

Although Lexi didn’t know what had happened between Natalia and Magnus, she still hoped Natalia would confront Magnus. But for now, she would stay by Natalia’s side

“Okay, I’ll be waiting” Natalia said, her resolve to leave this heart–wrenching place was set. “Sorry for the inconvenience, Lexi,”

“Don’t be silly, we’re best friends “Lexi reassured Natalia “Everything will be better once we get to France and clear our minds.”

troubles weren’t that easy

We have only an hour and a

her suitcase

took only her clothes and left everything else behind. She walked past

thought to herself: “Magnus, take care” And she left.

was still early, Instead of going straight to the airport, she thought of going directly to Lexi’s house to go to the airport with her. So, she grabbed her bag and headed over. By the time she

standing at the door looking pale, Lexi was shocked dropping her toothbrush on the floor. She quickly ushered Natalia inside and said, “Natalia,

“Nothing. I just thought id head to the airport with you.

Lexi spat out her mouthwash, frantically scratching her head. “I don’t even know

around, looking for her passport. “How did

Lexi’s clothes ‘Pick up the pace, we

woke me up before dawn” Lexi yawned as she emerged from

replied, unconcerned. Her bag was filled with several sets

in the world, “Oh my God! Natalia, we are going abroad! It’s not a short trip that we’ll be back in a few days How can you make do with

really have enough” Natalia reassured, “Are you ready? If so,

me see, sunscreen, foundation, facial mask, credit card. “Lexi checked, “Yep, I think I have

Lexi was about to close the door behind them when a sudden realization made her dash back inside,

head helplessly. When would her