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

Jonas, who was five years old, didn’t have much interest in the stuffed toy. He just didn’t want to upset his mother. He liked

son were together. Before they knew it, it

of sending a servant to call Natalia and Jonas for dinner, Magnus knocked on

foolish even. All because he had found his treasures There was unabashed anticipation in his voice

perceptive Jonas. “Mommy,

pass on her negative emotions to Jonas. This was between her and Magnus. She couldn’t let

their child

Natalia walked to the door. When she opened it, she saw Magnus leaning against the wall with one hand in

whistled. “It was tough waiting for you

say more.

Magnus shrugged nonchalantly and followed

laden with rich dishes. The delicious scent was too tempting for Natalia to

Magnus and Jonas wait for her

Mommy. But Daddy said I shouldn’t rely too much on adults and should eat by myself Jonas said seriously, feeling a little proud of himself for telling on Magnus This was how it was

what if Mommy wants to help

you like it, then go ahead. You’re my favorite,

laughed at his serious expression and

raised him well, Natalia said,

with her food, his face

food Magnus had served her. She thought for a moment

this your favorite dish? Magnus asked, puzzled. Had her tastes changed over