The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 233

Natalia was acutely aware of Magnus‘ gaze lingering on her, but she simply ignored him, not even sparing him a glance.

Magnus knew Natalia’s temperament well and didn’t mind it at all. All that mattered was that his wife had returned.

After a few hours of flying, the plane gently landed As Natalis disembarked, she paused, confusion etched on her face. She had expected to return with Magnus to their old home, Melfort, but the scenery before her eyes was far from familiar

“Where are we? Why have you brought me here?” Natalia questioned, her voice laced with curiosity

Magnus looked at her intently. “My dear, we’re in France. Don’t you remember?”

Natalia didn’t respond Whether it was France or Melfort, it made no difference. She would make Magnus realize that their relationship was beyond repair, no matter how hard he tried

A car awaited them as they exited the airport, ready to transport them to a seaside villa Passing through unfamiliar streets, Natalia felt no emotion. However, a sense of familiarity washed over her upon arriving at their destination The villa was the spitting image of their old home back in Melfort, even down to its proximity to the sea.

“Do you like it? Magnus asked softly

Natalia didn’t respond She despised the villa that reminded her so much of Melfort, a place that had only brought her endless pain and humiliation. These thoughts, however, she kept to herself. She followed Magnus into the villa, feeling a chill run down her spine as they approached it

into it. The house was

emptiness

view of the sea is the same as it was in Melfort, isn’t it?” Magnus said,

She found a chair and sat down, stating her stance bluntly, “Magnus, the only reason I agreed to come back with you is to prevent you from causing harm to Cal and other innocent lives. Don’t mistake my intentions. It’s over

them. “My dear, don’t be

what others tell you? How many times do I have to tell you that it’s over between

her face looked stern. “I need some rest. Please

her words but didn’t argue. He stood up, gently touched her hair, and said, “Calm down, my dear. There are clothes

move. She sat there,

opened the door to the bedroom, saw the massive bed, and buried her face in the pillows, too exhausted to even change or shower. She soon fell

changed into one of the dresses from the wardrobe. She sat by the window, gazing out at the infinite sea The sound of the waves soothed her.

touched her flat belly, a place that once nurtured a small life That child, whom she had

“Click”

and didn’t bother to turn around. After a while, she realized that Magnus hadn’t said anything She tumed around,

you, sweetheart?” Natalia asked softly, crouching down to his level.

boy saw Natalia approach, he reached out and

If her child had survived, he would be

child? Natalia pinched