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 smile on his

sat by his side, watching the time, waking Callum after an hour to persuade him to take his

have guessed that

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

for Callum until nightfall, unaware of the

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

giving her too much time to gossip! Callum was clearly annoyed. “You’ve been sitting here all day, and I

nothing compared to what you did for me Natalia soothingly patted Callums back signaling him to calm down. “Cal, don’t think

comply. But this time, he cooperated fully with Natalia, hoping to recover soon. After all, his Buttercup was back He needed to regain his strength to

been up all day, finally fell asleep at

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

to withdraw

Nat was always so kind and considerate, he had

his

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

“Thump