The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 253

Lex gazed at the man shrouded in shadows, and her hand slowly fell to her side as panic filled her heart. The day had passed without a morsel of food, and her spints were at an all–time low Her vision blurred, and she once again fainted.

Callum managed to catch Lexi in his arms, effortlessly picking her up and carrying her out of the room. He carried her into his bedroom and gently placed her on the bed. He silently stared at her pale face, and a twinge of pain crossed his heart

How had he managed to intimidate a young woman to the point of her fainting twice?

He called for a doctor to administer Lex with an IV drip to nourish her frail body. A servant entered the room ‘Sir, Ms. Clarkson has returned?”

Callum’s hands paused, and he quickly stood up leaving the bedroom, and locking the door behind him.

In the mansion’s living room, Natalia stood tall in a purple gow, her slender figure silhouetted against the grand windows.

Callum slowly approached her stopping only a foot away Natalia.”

Natalia turned to face him, seeing his well–composed demeanor and vibrant energy However, his gaze seemed to avoid hers

With guilt overwhelming her she said, “Callum, I’m sorry I came today to tell you that I’m going back to France with Magnus for a while. For the past five years, Jonas has been without a mother. I don’t want to lose him again.”

Seeing Callum’s face harden at her words, she couldn’t bring herself to continue. After a long moment of silence, she finally looked up at him “Callum, I’m not a good woman I can never repay your kindness Please accept my deepest gratitude

She bowed deeply, only to be pulled back up by Callum. His eyes were bloodshot, and he said, “Buttercup, I knew this day would come. I just didn’t expect it to come so

soon

down Natalia’s face. “Callum, I’m sorry…

smile was strained “Stop crying, Natalia Go on, find your happiness. I wish you

all away, shook his head, “Come on, you are a big girl now”

pulled her into a hug, closing his eyes. “Natalia, my girl, find your happiness. I’ll

out, Natalia lifted her head. “Callum, I need to go. Take care

go and spend some quality time with Jonas When you’re ready, you can come

as Natalia was about to reply the living room doors swung open, and Jonas walked in “Mommy, we need to get to

young boy. He’s a spitting image of

He’s so handsome, Callum complimented, his

could make them stay. But all his hopes

hand in hand with Jonas, looked back at Callum. ‘Callum, I need

Callum insisted,

a sour look on his face.

a chair in the waiting area and flagged a waiter “Could I get a cup of coffee? No sugar or

a warm smile, said, “Natalia, you still remember my coffee preference That’s so

Natalia thought.

handing

you give the waiter

in surprise That bastard Magnus had such an adorable son with Natalia. It was infuriating!

despite his jealousy, Callum didn’t forget to answer Jonas‘ question “Well, he provided us with a good service. Jonas It’s only right to give

kind smile

tips,