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.”

knew that some troubles weren’t that

should get ready as well. We have only an hour and a half. See you

her suitcase

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

“Magnus, take care” And

house to go to the airport with

“Who is it? Why so early?” When she saw Natalia standing at the door looking pale, Lexi was shocked dropping her toothbrush on the floor. She quickly ushered Natalia inside and said, “Natalia, weren’t we supposed to meet at the

head to the airport with you.

God!” Lexi spat out her mouthwash, frantically scratching her

hopped around, looking for her passport. “How did you pack

have much to pack Just some clothes. Natalia answered, neatly folding Lexi’s clothes ‘Pick up the pace, we

Now you woke me up before dawn” Lexi yawned as she emerged from the house and

Natalia replied, unconcerned. Her bag was filled with several sets of clothes, which she

It’s not a short trip that we’ll be back in a few

you ready? If so, let’s head to

credit card. “Lexi checked, “Yep, I think I

close the door behind them when a sudden realization made her dash back inside, “Oh no, I forgot

When would her carefree friend