The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 195

Natalia gasped and quickly wrapped her arms around Callum’s neck, whispering, “Callum, there are so many people around, please put me down.”

“What’s there to be afraid of? Let them watch. You’re my fiancée, and you said your feet hurt, didn’t you? I’ll carry you back,” Callum declared without a hint of hesitation.

“But, Callum, I…”

Natalia’s words were cut short as Callum feigned annoyance. “What? Now you’re not even listening to me?”

Seeing Callum’s displeasure, Natalia gave up on arguing and allowed herself to be carried towards the castle.

Callum held Natalia and felt like a victorious king. He was light on his feet and elated. This was his girl, his to take care of, and no one could take her away. As for her background, he would tell her in time.

They walked across the lush green lawn towards the castle, eliciting a roar of applause as they passed. However, amongst the applause, there was a resentful, envious gaze. It was Alice, and her eyes were ablaze with jealousy.

Alice watched Callum, the man she had been secretly in love with for years, carrying Natalia. This sight made her clench her fists tightly, as she struggled to restrain herself from tearing Natalia away from him.

“That shameless woman dares to let Cal carry her like that. She deserves to go to hell!” Unable to bear it any longer, Alice strode over to her brother Henry, tugging at his arm. “Henry, look at that woman. She’s so shameless. Cal is mine!”

wine, and nearly lost his grip when Alice startled him. He slowly turned his gaze towards the couple, and a smirk played at his lips. “Ms. Clarkson

with her!” With that, Alice shot Natalia another spiteful glance before storming off

hot–headed and impulsive antics. For years, Alice had been smitten with Callum, but he had always seen her as a sister. Callum had even given the family heirloom, a pendant, to an unknown girl and was claiming

to be

leave, Henry lost interest and followed her, trying to reason with her as they

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up. “Henry, Cal is mine

annoyed, resenting the way he always tried to control her. She didn’t

you? We might come from a long line of counts, but Callum, is a duke. Plus, he sees you as a sister. After all these years,

to her car, slammed the door,

Henry would certainly be blamed. Henry chased after the car for a bit, but he couldn’t keep up. He shook his head, acknowledging his sister’s stubborn temper. If she didn’t change, one day, she would surely cause

Callum carried Natalia up to their room, gently placing her on the luxurious leather couch. Kneeling on one knee, he began to remove her high heels. Natalia blushed

how bad it is.” With that, Callum gently removed Natalia’s

the shoes on the polished floor, Callum inspected Natalia’s swollen ankle, frowning in disapproval. “You’re so stubborn. Why didn’t you change into more comfortable shoes when your feet started to hurt? Look, your ankles are swollen

exasperated, “Who cares about matching? You look good in anything. Even if you went barefoot, no one would

accustomed to his care, let him be. Suddenly, she laughed. “Cal, you’re

Callum pretended to be angry