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!”

startled him. He slowly turned his gaze towards the couple,

Ms. Clarkson. Cal can’t be with her!” With that, Alice shot Natalia another spiteful glance before

her 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

reciprocated her feelings, and so she had no right to be angry. However, seeing him holding Natalia like that, made her eyes turn

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

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fiery temper was flaring up. “Henry, Cal is mine and mine alone. No one else

her. She didn’t care about any family honor, all she

come from a long line of counts, but Callum, is a duke. Plus, he sees you as a sister. After all these years, how have you not

shut up, shut up!” Alice’s mind was consumed by jealousy. She stormed to her car, slammed the

eye. If anything happened to her, 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

castle, 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 and tried to pull her feet away. “Callum, I

check how bad it is.” With that,

“You’re so stubborn. Why didn’t you change into more comfortable shoes when your feet started to hurt? Look,

in anything. Even if you went barefoot, no one would

be. Suddenly, she laughed.

laughing? Look at your feet, I bet you won’t be able to walk for a few days.” Callum pretended to be angry and glared at Natalia. He then called for the maid, “Rita, Ms. Natalia