The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 149

Isabella’s words ended with a heavy stream of tears. Her broken image was heart–wrenching. But Magnus was as cold as ever, his gaze indifferent. Hearing her speak of the past, of the lonely and painful times she spent with him, he retorted, “I didn’t say we couldn’t be friends. I’m married now. And for years, I’ve loathed women. Only my wife is the one I love.” He then pulled out a check from his drawer.

Take this, as a token of gratitude for your kindness, Isabella. Don’t harbor any unrealistic hopes.” He handed her the check.

Isabella stared at him, feeling as if her blood was running in reverse. He was giving her a check, buying off the past where she had been his companion for six months. From now on, they would be strangers. No, she couldn’t accept this. She took a step back, tears welling in her eyes.

“Magnus, can you really be this cruel? I loved you back then. My companionship can’t be measured by a check. If I accept this, it would be an insult to my dignity How can you be so heartless, Magnus?”

Isabella’s cries grew louder. Magnus frowned when she refused the check. “Alright, if you don’t want the check, then you don’t have to take it. Sit down, stop crying. Did you need something from me today?” He couldn’t stand a woman’s cry. It was annoying from this woman, it would only hurt him when

his wife cried

“Thank you” Isabella knew when to fold. She wiped her tears, thanked him and sat down. In an offhand manner, she asked, “Magnus, have you been busy lately? I really came just to see you”

“I’m not busy. Everything is as usual Magnus replied nonchalantly, flipping through some documents in his hand. He was wondering whether this woman was here just for a chat. The thought of the lipstick mark he saw that day made him feel disgusted

Seeing Magnus being distant and formal, Isabella didn’t want to overstay her welcome. She stood up ready to leave, 1 was just passing by and thought! would check on you. You go ahead with your work. I’ll take my leave” With that, she hurried to her feet

“Oops!”

gasp echoed in the room. Magnus instinctively looked up, only to find

going to do?” Isabella

mishap. How could there be a nail on his office chair? He got up to inspect

darkened. He was puzzled. Where

to free Isabella’s skirt from the nail. The moment Magnus bent down, Isabella quickly pulled out her phone which she had already set to silent, and snapped a quick picture. She was clever about her shot, making it look

to free her torn skirt But he had noticed her movement. He shot a cold glance at Isabella,

Then he smirked

like this.” Magnus thought for a moment, then took off his jacket, “Wrap this around you. It’ll save you the embarrassment.”

surge of joy in her heart, “Your jacket for me? I’ll wash it and return

when you’re done.” Magnus waved his hand indifferently, turned and went back to

gesture of kindness from Magnus, Isabella still felt overjoyed.

can happen twice If she put in enough effort and planned carefully,

with a beaming smile Once outside his office, she quickly leaned against the door and took a selfie, then sent it along with the previous picture to Kendra. The two images could readily be interpreted as

was the main goal of her visit. Wasn’t Natalia the jealous type? Well, she

Isabella walked away, she couldn’t help but send another text:

pictures, was instantly consumed by jealousy. So Magnus still had feelings for Isabella. But why didn’t he have the same feelings for her? Was she less worthy than Isabella?

and unhappy was the most important thing. Kendra laughed

lovers kissing, and photoshopped Magnus and Isabella’s faces onto them. Then she blurred the picture Isabella