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.

he felt a hollow pang. This daughter he had just met was so

Alice, who had been watching from the sidelines, finally spoke

she quickly released his hand, fearing a

With that, Rowell stormed off, leaving Alice fuming but afraid to speak up. She hurriedly ran after Rowell,

driving Natalia away. The atmosphere inside the car was heavy. Natalia looked downcast, her face

up. We can’t bring the dead back to life. It breaks my heart to see you like this Callum said, glancing at her through the rearview

managed a weak smile, but it looked more like a

“Cal, I want to take my mom’s ashes

though he knew

couldn’t bear to see Natalia upset,

wish to lay her mother to

plan to leave? I’ll arrange

want to leave my mom here any longer. It’s been over twenty years

Callum could only agree.

call to book two tickets, Natalia

brushed it off with a laugh. “Silly girl, you’re