The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 205

Rowell reeled a bit under Natalia’s accusations and was unable to formulate a defense. Lena’s death had not been his intention. He had been fond of her, but he hadn’t loved her.

Not yet.

He was an count- with power, wealth, and women aplenty. Yet he was also the most impoverished, for he had never understood what love truly was.

As Natalia and Callum began to walk away, Rowell called after them. His voice was tinged with desperation. “Natalia, I… I can make amends.”

He had no shortage of women, but he had sincere intentions toward this child, who bore his bloodline. She was his daughter, a part of him, and deserved nothing but the best. She should never have been left to fend for herself. If other earls or dukes found out, he’d get so embarrassed. So when Natalia left with Callum, Rowell begged her to stay. He couldn’t bear the thought of a scandal.

Natalia, however, had no interest in understanding Rowell’s thoughts. She just wanted to get as far away from these people as possible.

“Cal, let’s go,” Natalia said, ignoring Rowell’s pleas and briskly heading for the car.

Seeing Natalia’s aversion to Rowell, Callum didn’t bother with niceties. He slipped into the car and drove off without a backward glance.

a hollow pang. This daughter he had just

you bother with such riffraff from the slums, Father?” Alice, who had been watching from the sidelines, finally spoke up. “Father, do you not love me anymore? Why else would you invite that horrid person

glared at Alice, and she quickly released his

spoiled to the core by your mother. You’re an embarrassment!” With that, Rowell stormed off, leaving Alice fuming but afraid to speak up. She hurriedly ran after Rowell, afraid that

was driving Natalia away. The atmosphere inside the car was heavy. Natalia

life. It breaks my heart to see you like this Callum said, glancing

weak smile, but it looked more like a grimace. She turned to Callum

want to take my

Callum agreed, even though he knew they would run

bear to see Natalia upset,

wish to lay her

you plan to leave?

here any longer. It’s been

Callum could only agree.

a quick phone call to book

however, brushed it off with a laugh. “Silly girl, you’re my fiancée. I