The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 243

Had she not run off with Magnus on their engagement day how would Cal have ended up in such a state?

She heaved a sigh, her voice soft with regret Cal, it’s all my fault if I hadn’t left you at our engagement party, you wouldn’t be like this

“Cough, cough “Callum coughed a few times, waving his hand to dismiss Natalia’s quilt it’s not your fault, Buttercup I was just afraid you wouldn’t come back, and life would lose its meaning You know without you I don’t see the point of anything

“Cal I’m back now You need to take care of yourself. Are you hungry? I’ll ask Rita to whip up something for you

With that, Natalia stepped out of the room instructing Rita to prepare some stomach friendly food

In no time. Rita brought over a bowl of hearty chicken soup. Natalia carefully helped Callum sit up in bed, propping up his back with pillows Cal have some soup, it’ll settle your stomach. Then we can give you your medication and hopefully get you on the mend soon!

Callum obediently sat up, staring at Natalia as he sipped the soup she had brought him. However, he had been ill for too long, and his body was extremely weak. He struggled to finish even half of the bowl

“Cough cough Buttercup I’m full” Callum coughed a few times, placing the bowl on the bedside table

Natalia glanced at the mostly unfinished soup, realizing how seriously ill Callum was Now that she was back, she was determined to take good cam of him

had eaten something, Natalia waited a

fell asleep. He had a smile

the time, waking Callum after an hour to persuade him to

reluctantly took his medication, nobody would have guessed that the imposing duke was afraid of taking medicine

if Callum didn’t take his medicine. With that, Callum obediently swallowed the pills. Of course, he grimaced as he took the medication. It was as if he preferred to

so Natalia devotedly cared for Callum until nightfall, unaware of the

he couldn’t stand it anymore. His voice was hoarse. “Nat I’m fine. You dont need to stay with me Go rest.”

is crucial. If your fever breaks, you’re safe. If not, it could be

too much and giving her too much time to gossip! Callum was clearly annoyed. “You’ve been sitting here all day, and I feel bad. How can i make you wait on me?

I just brought you some water. What I’ve done is nothing compared to what you did for me Natalia soothingly patted Callums back signaling him to calm down. “Cal,

time, he cooperated fully with Natalia,

night deepened, Natalia, who had been up all day, finally fell asleep at the edge

bedside. His heart was filled with sweetness, as if he had just eaten honey. He gently touched her

to withdraw his hand

always so kind and considerate,

to keep her by his side, he couldn’t let

Natalia, struggling to get out of bed to move her to a more comfortable position However, Callum, who was critically ill, had overestimated his strength As he tried to support himself, he fell off the bed

“Thump