The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 196

Rita’s golden curls bounced as she gave a nervous smile. “Just doing my job, ma’am. No need for thanks.”

She liked Ms. Clarkson, not just for her heavenly beauty, but also for her kindness. Never once had she raised her voice at them, and she was always grateful for their services.

“Alright, enough.” Callum dismissed with a wave of his hand. “Go prepare something for Ms. Clarkson to eat. She’s injured her feet and won’t be heading out.”

Natalia protested, “Cal, I didn’t hurt myself. They’re just a bit swollen.”

“Do not underestimate this. Stay in tonight, as I say,” Callum ordered, then turned to Rita. “What are you still doing here?”

Rita quickly left, carrying the first aid kit.

Once Rita had closed the door, Callum scooped Natalia into his arms and gently laid her on the bed. “My darling, you look so beautiful today.” His brown eyes burned as he looked at her. He had known her since childhood, lost her for fifteen years, found her again, and cared for her for the past five years. She was his everything.

He leaned down to kiss her forehead, which made Natalia squirm. “Callum…you’re acting differently today.” She was a bit scared.

“Buttercup, you’re my fiancée. I love you, and you’re mine for life. I want to be with you tonight, is that okay?” Callum held her gaze.

His words left Natalia’s head spinning. He wanted to be with her, and she was his fiancée. It was normal for them to be together. He had taken such good care of her for the last five years. It was so good that she felt she had never experienced a past without him, but she was not ready for this step yet.

“Callum… I’m not ready yet.” She looked up at him with dewy eyes.

need to be ready. You were mine twenty years ago. I’ve waited so

your life.”

the first time in thirty–five years, he felt such deep affection for a woman. He had always kept himself pure. He wanted to give all his

that he had saved her from the sea and had taken care of her for five years. She was his fiancée, so she had no right to push him away. She closed her eyes, trying to endure the kiss, but her heart ached,

“Push him

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up with a unfamiliar scent.

with tears. His body jolted, and he immediately pulled away. “I’m sorry, I’m sorry, Natalia.

Natalia into bed

into Henry, who had been waiting outside. Henry happily approached him. “Callum, I finally figured

but he was wrong. Henry was too absorbed in his own thoughts to notice Callum’s reaction.

I’ll take

of Callum’s calm reaction. “Alright, I’ll go ask

left, Callum re-entered the room. He saw Natalia staring out the window, lost in thought. He gently walked over

turned to look

is Lena.” He knew that one day

could be my mother?”

Callum nodded.

I meet her?” Natalia hesitated, looking at Callum. “Cal, can I meet

ahead.” Callum sighed. “You might be her daughter,

widened in disbelief. “Callum, you knew all along? Why didn’t you tell me? Why didn’t you tell me about my past? Do you know other

“Buttercup, I didn’t want you to get hurt, please believe me.