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

Callum had eaten something, Natalia waited a while before

He had a

time, waking Callum after an hour to

guessed that the imposing duke was afraid of taking medicine

insistent, stating that she would leave 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 throw the

Natalia devotedly cared for Callum until nightfall, unaware of the passing time.

out of sleep. When he woke again to find Natalia dozing off, he couldn’t stand it anymore. His voice was hoarse. “Nat I’m fine. You

head “But you’re still feverish, Rita said tonight is crucial. If your fever breaks, you’re safe. If not,

clearly annoyed. “You’ve been sitting here all day, and I feel bad. How can i make

compared to what you did for me Natalia soothingly patted Callums back signaling him to calm down. “Cal, don’t think about anything. Just take your medicine and wait for your temperature

fully with Natalia, hoping to recover soon. After all,

had been up all day, finally

by his bedside. His heart was filled with sweetness, as if he had just

to withdraw his

always so kind and

by his side, he couldn’t let Magnus take her away!

to get out of bed to move her to a more comfortable position However, Callum, who

“Thump