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?”

“Fairy tales are boring. I want to

little guy was finding ways to bond with her She ruffled his soft hair. “Alright, I’ll tell you stories about when I

your age

Jonas listened attentively, but gradually, his eyelids started to droop. He rubbed his eyes a few

slowly closed his eyes, and his breathing became steady. After putting Jonas to sleep

dim moonlight, she listened to the sound of the waves crashing outside the window. Her thoughts were as tumultuous

feelings for her, but she had chosen to leave with Magnus. She knew Cal must have been heartbroken

hadn’t left with Magnus, he

was known to bear grudges. Before leaving, she had promised Cal

again, and how well–behaved he was, how could her heart remain as cold as ice?

want to return. It’s just that. I want to spend more

a mess Eventually overcome by exhaustion, she drifted

The next day

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

was perfect. His eyebrows were dark and thick, his eyelashes long and curved like two fans. His small nose was strong and straight, and his

product of her own blood, and her heart swelled with

as he woke up.

softly ‘Do you need to

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

shuffled off

to the bathroom, Natalia took the opportunity to tidy up the bed. By the time she finished folding the blankets, Jonas