The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 236

Though the glimmer of triumph was already on the horizon, the battle wasn’t won just yet, and Magnus knew he needed to keep pushing. In his heart, he ma vow As long as Natalia wasn’t dead set against him, he was determined to thaw her icy heart.

And so, they had their dinner in a somewhat peaceful atmosphere

Natalia led Jonas upstairs, with Magnus trailing behind, only to be shut out at the door if Magnus reflexes weren’t sharp, the slamming door would have smacked

his nose

Well, it seemed that he was miles away from winning Natalia’s heart Magnus shrugged helplessly and obediently retreated to his own room.

Natalia, who had closed the door, had no idea that Magnus had followed her. She had no intention whatsoever of sharing a room with him. Magnus was simply too desperate, and she was always at risk of being taken advantage of when she was with him So, the further she was from him, the better.

“Mummy, can I sleep with you tonight? Jonas, already in his pajamas, was bouncing excitedly on the bed

Natalia tidied up the pillows Jonas had scattered around, then sat down and nodded. “Yes, Jonas, you’re a big boy now You can protect Mummy”

Jonas‘ face lit up even more. He stopped bouncing and patted his chest with his chubby little hands. “Of course, Dad said I’m a super strong man

He then nestled up to Natalia and pleaded, “Mummy, can you, can you tell me a bedtime story?” He had grown tired of hearing the same old stories from the housemaids

Natalia couldn’t refuse Jonas request and quickly agreed. “Of course, what do you want to hear?”

tales are boring. I want

her She ruffled his soft hair. “Alright, I’ll tell you stories about when I was little.

your age

began recounting tales from her childhood. Jonas listened attentively, but gradually, his eyelids started to droop. He rubbed his eyes a few times, but it was clear

her voice and gently patted Jonas back. She watched as he slowly closed his eyes, and his breathing became steady. After putting Jonas to sleep and seeing his sweet,

crashing outside the window. Her thoughts were as tumultuous

awkward situation after she left. She was aware of Cal’s feelings for her, but she had chosen to leave with Magnus. She knew Cal must have been heartbroken

the situation was dire. If she hadn’t left with Magnus, he might have blown up

couldn’t bear to see him get into trouble, especially not with Magnus, who was known to bear grudges. Before leaving, she had promised Cal that she would return soon. But who would have thought that Magnus would bring their son into

son again, and how well–behaved he was, how could her

I don’t want to return. It’s just that. I want to spend more

a mess Eventually overcome by exhaustion, she drifted

The next day

up early. As the sky began to lighten, she couldn’t fall back asleep Looking at the little boy sleeping next to her, she felt a wave of happiness. In the morning light, she traced the features of his face with her finger as her lips curled into a smile

and thick, his eyelashes long and curved like two fans. His small nose was strong and straight, and his lips were as red as a cherry.

her heart swelled

his eyes as he woke up. “Mummy?” He mumbled

asked softly ‘Do you need to

child before, she knew that young kids often needed to pee first thing in the morning after holding it

off to the

bathroom, Natalia took the opportunity to tidy up the bed. By the time