The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 157

Why on earth did Mom leave her in the orphanage? Did her mother not love her? Yes, that seemed plausible. After all, the circumstances of her birth were far from ideal. She was an unwanted child, an extra burden in this world.

Gazing at Natalia’s pallid face, Callum felt a pang in his heart. Was she disappointed? He quickly reassured her. “It’s alright, darling. You lived in England until you were five Your mother must have lived there too. If you’re willing to come back with me, I promise I’ll help you find her.”

With his current influence in England, finding a person wouldn’t be a challenge

His words stirred Natalia. Her childhood memories were blurry. She vaguely remembered being brought back to Melfort by her father and was given an pendant. The rest was a blur, as if someone had erased her memories.

But now, Callum offered to help her find her mother How could she not be tempted? She had always convinced herself that her mother must have had her reasons

But now, there was no need to fantasize about a happier life. She remembered feeling envious as a child, seeing Kendra being cared for by her mother when she fell ill Would her mother treat her the same way if she were around? Even in her dreams, she hoped that she could one day be treated tenderly by her mother Although her wish had never come true, she never stopped longing for her mother’s embrace

However, she couldn’t agree to go back to England with Callum just yet. Even though she unexplainably trusted this suddenly appeared man, her current situation didn’t allow her to leave

If she were to leave, she wanted to walk away in broad daylight, not as a deserter.

With these thoughts in mind, Natalia smiled warmly at Callum “Thank you, Mr. Callum I can’t go to England to find my mother just yet I have some personal matters to attend to. Please, excuse me

All Callum could see was Natalia, and he believed everything she said. There was no reason to argue with her. He was just glad to have found her, and he nodded eagerly. “Alright, no matter how long it takes, I’ll wait for you I promised to take you home. You take care of your things, and I’ll come back to see

you

heart. He was like her dear friend, who brought

her heart. She suddenly felt a sense of familiarity with Callum. For some reason, she believed everything he

me, Buttercup. I’m just

Buttercup, the one he had promised to marry and cherish, nòi matter what her life

words, Natalia felt her face

Melfort for a while. Call me if you need anything” He gestured

card and glanced at it. The card was exquisite, with Callum’s name written

me anytime if you need anything.” Callum said softly

the card “I will, thank

Callum stepped forward and took Natalia’s hand.

aback, unsure of how to respond to

his heart pounding for Mr. Magnus. Was this man going

master. This was not

consider herself any less, so why were all these men acting as if

best. She didn’t like that Englishman anyway She hoped he

Who cared about England? Her dream was to

dangerous if Mr Magnus found out, there would be trouble Mrs. Anderson was a married woman. Thank goodness Mr Magnus wasn’t at home, or he would called Perth to deal with

hear any of Lindens negative thoughts. He kept his gaze on Natalia until he was sure she had put his card away. Then he waved goodbye Jll be going now. Buttercup Remember to

care. Natalia waved back, watching as Callum walked away with his men As