The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 192

Callum escorted Natalia back to the grand hall of the castle and handed her cloak to a walting servant. He then turned to her with an excited grin. “In honor of your triumphant return, I’m throwing a spectacular feast tonight. I want everyone to celebrate your

SUCCESS.

Natalia blushed. “Callum, isn’t that a bit excessive? I just won a minor award, Won’t this be too ostentatious?”

“Excessive? Minor? Ostentatious?” Callum responded with a hearty laugh. “My dear, you underestimate the significance of your achievement. Designers worldwide dream of the honor you’ve received. I’m merely adding a cherry on top of your celebration. There’s nothing excessive about that.”

“But Callum,” Natalla lowered her gaze, feeling guilty, “I’ve been living here for so long. I can’t let you spend so much on me. I feel like I’m taking advantage of your generosity.” Callum ruffled Natalia’s hair affectionately. “You seriously need to stop worrying about that, my dear. You’re my fiancée; everything here is yours as well. If you keep talking like this, I might have to spank you.”

His words made Natalia’s cheeks flush. Was he flirting with her?

“All right, go freshen up. The feast will start once you’re ready. No rush, take your time. Remember, you’re the star tonight.” Callum then turned to the servants behind him. “Assist Miss Natalia with her preparations.”

“No, Callum, I can manage on my own.” Natalia hastily refused, waving her hands in dismissal. She was okay with everything but the maids assisting her with her bath. She still remembered the embarrassment she felt when the maids helped her bathe after she regained consciousness. They were so thorough; they didn’t even spare her private parts. The experience made her blush all over with embarrassment. Since then, Natalia had set certain boundaries with Callum and no maid would assist her in bathing. Absolutely not! Callum laughed aloud. “Natalia, you need to get used to their assistance. If you don’t need them, then what’s the point of hiring them? Maybe I should just let them go.”

“No, Callum.” Natalia objected, afraid that Callum might dismiss the maids. “They’re very helpful. I’m uncomfortable with their assistance because I’m not used to this type of service.” As Natalia spoke, her voice gradually faded until it was nearly a whisper, and she hung her head low in embarrassment.

waved her off. “Alright, I was just teasing you. Go freshen up,

her room. The moment she arrived, the diligent

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need our assistance?” A

I can manage.” Natalia quickly picked up the dress and made her way to

to take turns watching over her. Every day, they would soak her in the hot spring for an hour to stimulate her inactive muscles and bones. They would also tell her stories to stimulate her brain

support her every day as they did various physical exercises around the castle. Once she was able to walk like a normal person, Callum hired private tutors to keep

world. Sometimes, she thought that if she had forgotten everything, then so be it. She didn’t even want to know who her parents were, and she never asked Callum. If he wasn’t her parent, then she wouldn’t ask,

the scar on her

it still caused a

pain.

Something she had

gone

courses, she finally chose painting

Natalia thought about all the things she was grateful to Cal for. However, she knew very well that even though Callum had done so much for her, there was still something missing in her heart. Her dependence on Callum was like a sibling’s dependence, unrelated to romantic

full of love. What if one

She absentmindedly slapped the water, lowering her head to look at her abdomen through the clear spring water, and saw the long scar again.

type of gynecological surgery