The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 179

That day, Kyler and Addison suddenly appeared in the hospital room and were shocked to see Magnus, who had become haggard and almost unrecognizable over the past month.

“Mr. Andersen, death is irreversible. Please accept my condolences” Addison couldn’t help but feel a twinge of glee. Now that Natalia was out of the picture, Kendra would surely step into the role of the CEO’s wife soon.

Kyler shot Addison a severe look. “Leave us, I would like to speak with Mr. Andersen alone”

Addison glanced at Magnus before exiting the room, leaving the two men in their somber silence

Magnus continued to gaze blankly at the ceiling

Kyler sat by his bedside. Guilt was welling up in his chest as he looked at the shell of the man he once knew “Mr Andersen, there is something I think you should know about Natalia’s background,” Kyler began, watching as Magnus slowly shifted his gaze toward him

He continued. “Natalia wasn’t my biological daughter. Her mother was a college sweetheart of mine. My parents disapproved of our relationship, which caused her to leave for England in a fit of anger. There, she worked as a secretary for a Duke, who took advantage of her in a drunken state, resulting in Natalia’s conception She was diagnosed with a thin uterine wall, and terminating the pregnancy would have meant she could never bear children again So, she gave birth to Natalia in secret

“Fearing the Duke would discover Natalia, she placed her in a British orphanage. When Natalia was five, her mother entrusted her to me, fearing the Duke’s family feud might have put her in danger. To help Natalia forget her past, a hypnotist was hired to erase her memories prior to the age of five

“When Natalia had her accident, her mother was devastated I, too, feel regret for failing to protect her Kyler finished with a teardrop rolling down his

cheek

was the daughter of a British Duke. No wonder her demeanor was so different

mother knowing all this? She wiped away

mother? All these years, why didn’t Natalia’s mother come to see her? She was only expressing grief over Natalia

care of Natalia all these years? Her departure suits you just fine, doesn’t it? Don’t pretend to feel guilty!”

Natalia on Sapphire Island, leading to her depression and premature labor.

would give up his own life to bring Natalia back, even if

lowered his head without uttering a word, feeling regret

bear the cold isolation of the special care ward, checked out of the hospital, and returned to Sapphire

the car slowly pulled up to Sapphire Island, Carter helped Magnus out. Looking at the wheelchair he was bound to once again, Magnus let out a bitter laugh. This wheelchair

and uninteresting, but today, for the first time, he felt a sense of warmth. It felt like home. His most beloved woman used to live

turning to

pushing Magnus into the mansion

she was

emerged from the house, bowing their heads respectfully as they saw Magnus return. They quickly moved to take over, pushing the wheelchair “Mr Mgarius

wheeled towards the elevator and up to his bedroom

no familiar person. As he slowly wheeled over to the bed, he reached out and gently touched the sheets. He opened the wardrobe, and it was filled with freshly changed

face

the drop of a hat Carter saw Magnus pain, left him alone,

slowly wheeled around the room, touching every article of Natalia’s clothing Then, he moved to the bedside table and slowly opened the drawer Tnside was the pendant he had returned to

up the cellphone. He held the familiar device in his trembling hands and caressed it carefully. He gently pressed the power button, curious to see what Natalia

up. Magnus was greeted by a picture of him and Natalia It was taken when he was injured