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.”

nodded, although she knew that some troubles weren’t that easy to

get ready as well. We have only an hour and a half. See you at the airport”

her suitcase

her clothes and left everything

take care” And she left.

go to the airport with her. So, she grabbed her bag and headed over. By the time she arrived at Lexi’s house, the day was just starting to brighten

toothbrush on the floor. She quickly ushered Natalia inside and said, “Natalia, weren’t we supposed to meet at

head to the airport with you. Are

her head. “I don’t even know what to

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

to pack Just some clothes. Natalia answered, neatly folding Lexi’s clothes ‘Pick up

before dawn” Lexi yawned as she emerged from the

with several sets of clothes, which she felt was more

are going abroad! It’s not a short trip that we’ll be back in a few days How can you make do with so little? I can’t afford to buy everything

reassured, “Are you ready? If so,

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

house, Lexi was about to close the door behind them when a

would her carefree friend finally learn to be