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.

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

your life.”

he kissed her lips. For the first time in thirty–five years, he felt such deep

from the sea and had taken care of her for five years. She

“Push him away, Nat,

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handsome face close up with a unfamiliar scent. Tears flowed

salt. He opened his eyes to see Natalia’s face streaked with tears. His body jolted, and he immediately pulled away. “I’m

Natalia into bed

into Henry, who had been waiting outside. Henry happily approached him. “Callum, I finally figured out why Ms. Clarkson looked so familiar. She looks just like

but he was wrong. Henry was too absorbed in his own thoughts to notice Callum’s reaction. “Ms. Clarkson looks just like

I’ll take her to meet Lena when

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

left, Callum re-entered the room. He saw Natalia staring out the window, lost

to look at him

meet someone. Her name is Lena.” He knew

my mother?” Natalia

Callum nodded.

looking at Callum. “Cal, can I meet

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

you tell me? Why didn’t you tell me

I didn’t want you