The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 235

Natalia shook her head, indifferent to the fate of Kendra and Isabella. Magnus had thought he was avenging her, but even now, he still failed to realize that he was the one who had hurt her the most

“Let’s not argue in front of the child,” Natalia gently suggested. “Magnus, could you leave us alone for a bit? I’d like some alone time with Jonas”

Jonas had been quietly sitting in Natalia’s lap. He had seen countless pictures and videos of his mother, but nothing compared to the warm, real touch of her now. She was soft, and she smelled lovely it was a scent that was uniquely Mom

Jonas didn’t pay much attention to what Natalia and Magnus were discussing. He was too engrossed in the comforting scent of his mother

Magnus rose to his feet, as the conversation wasn’t going well. “Alright, I’ll go check on dinner, he said, before gently exiting the room and considerately closing the door behind him

Once the lock clicked into place. Natalia felt a sense of relief For some reason, she always felt insecure whenever Magnus was around. Perhaps it was because of the prison like years she had spent with him five years ago, the memory of which was permanent

Subconsciously. Magnus always repelled her Only when he was gone did she stop feeling so tense

Natalia picked up Jonas, not finding the five year–old too heavy. These past years, she had thought her beloved child was no longer in this world. Seeing him now felt like a dream Five years was neither long nor short, but what she had lost were the precious moments of watching Jonas grow up

Natalia was overjoyed. She picked up a stuffed animal from the bed and played with Jonas “Do you like this, sweetheart? Mommy got it for you”

Thank you, Mommy,” Jonas responded softly, leaving a sweet kiss on Natalia’s cheek that instantly melted her heart

interest in the stuffed toy. He just didn’t want to upset his mother.

Before they knew it, it was already dark

and Jonas for dinner, Magnus knocked on the door himself. “My lovely wife and

even. All because he had found his treasures There was unabashed anticipation in his voice Regardless of how Natalia rejected him, she was now living in the closest place to him Wasn’t that enough?

the perceptive Jonas. “Mommy, Daddy

go Let’s have dinner” Natalia didn’t want to pass on her negative emotions to Jonas. This was

their child

When she opened it, she saw Magnus

“It was tough

want to say more. She led

his father Magnus shrugged nonchalantly and followed them

dinner table was laden with rich dishes. The delicious scent

Jonas wait for her to speak. She picked up a fork and helped Jonas with his

eat by myself Jonas said seriously, feeling a little proud of himself for telling on Magnus This

Your Daddy’s right. But what if Mommy wants to help

like it,

serious expression and looked at

you, Magnus You’ve raised him well,

face full of eager smiles “Nat, it’s my duty Jonas is

served her. She thought for a moment and pushed the food Magnus had served her to the side, not

Isn’t this your favorite dish? Magnus asked, puzzled. Had her tastes changed