The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 151

She had just finished saying this when Magnus caught up to Natalia from behind and grabbed her arm, saying, “Darling, why are you running?”

Caught off guard, Natalia’s eyes darted around. After a moment’s thought, she looked at Magnus, “I think it might be best if we took some time apart.”

“Why?” Magnus‘ dark eyes bore into her, as if trying to penetrate her very soul. “Did I do something wrong? Why do you need to take some time to think? Let’s go back and talk it out.” He said, pulling her towards the parking lot.

Natalia forcefully shook off his hand” said we need a break. Magnus. I’m going to stay with Lexi for a while Tears welled up in her eyes as she spoke. Her heart ached. Why did he have to insist on being with her when he already had Isabella?

Magnus fiery temper simmered down at Natalia’s vulnerable state But he couldn’t let her walk away If there was a misunderstanding, he would clear it up. He was always at a loss when it came to his dear wife She could do whatever she wanted, as long as she didn’t leave

“Honey Magnus took Natalia’s hand, looking earnestly into her eyes. “Can we not fight? Come home with me, okay? I’ve missed you so much these past few days His last words were barely a whisper audible only to Natalia.

Natalia’s mind went blank. She looked into his gentle gaze and pleading expression, her resolve crumbling. But the thought of what he’d done with Isabella brought fresh tears to her eyes

Magnus gently wiped her tears away “Let’s go home, sweetheart.”

She hesitated, biting her lip, and weakly uttered. I want to stay with Lexi for a couple of days I’ll come back after that.”

Seeing her teary eyes, Magnus felt a pang in his heart

“What for? You have your own home,” he asked, somewhat confused. “Honey, is there some misunderstanding? Let’s go home and talk it out” He held on

to her hand

She twisted her fingers nervously, keeping

her eyes, Magnus couldn’t help but say in a tender voice, “Honey, come

He kept calling her

ever think about

deeper into his trap and tenderness. By the time she realized it, her heart would already be in

pieces

and declared, “I am going to

was being stubborn, but he hadn’t expected her to be this obstinate.

arm and led her towards the parking lot. “No way, you’re coming back to the

doesn’t want to go with you. You have

Lexi, his tone filled with a strong sense of threat. “She’s my wife. I’m simply

head in silence under

her towards the parking lot. Natalia couldn’t keep up with his pace and found herself running behind hum Upon reaching the car, he opened the door and pushed

into the driver’s seat and started the car. His face

realizing that Magnus was angry. She tightly gripped the

finally arrived at Maplewood Manor Magnus parked the car opened the door and pulled

immediately greeted them. “Ms Natalia,

a low voice He then led Natalia upstairs and into their

angrily untied his tie and started unbuttoning his shirt revealing his tanned pin “Alright, sweetheart, let’s hear it Now, you can voice your discontent and the source of

The two remained in a tense silence for several minutes. Natalia stayed silent, looking out at the setting sun ignoring

around her “Sweetheart, what’s going on? Why did you

Natalia’s gaze was icy, as if she was looking at a stranger Magnus, we should break up.” The words tumbled out of her mouth