The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 255

Instantly, Magnus face darkened, pulling Natalia close to him. “Honey, if you dally any longer, we’re going to miss our flight. And didn’t you mention you wanted to call Lexi? Did you do it?

While waiting for their coffee at Starbucks earlier, Natalia had mentioned she needed to call Lexi to inform her about their prolonged stay in France. However, because of Callum, she had put it off

Reminded by Magnus, Natalia’s melancholic expression shifted “Oh, right, I need to call Lexi. She left without a word, not even a text, which was quite heartless”

With that, she started dialing Lexi’s number, but all she got from the other end was the busy signal

Natalia frowned in confusion “What’s up with her? Why isn’t she picking up?”

Natalia was so engrossed in her attempt to reach Lexi, that she failed to notice the unease on Callum’s face as he stood across her.

Callum was determined to keep Natalia from leaving, but the mention of Lexi’s name brought back the image of the girl trapped in his mansion. He knew he had lost any grounds to keep Natalia here

With a deep sigh. Callum acknowledged his inability to challenge Magnus for Natalia. At least, not until he had sorted out Lexi’s situation, he didn’t deserve to stand beside his Buttercup

Of course, Natalia was oblivious to Callum’s internal conflict. She pocketed her phone and glanced apologetically at Callum “Cal, our flight is soon. so.

Callum averted his gaze Buttercup, I know I shouldn’t keep you here in the UK. But, if you go there, could you not accept Magnus too quickly? Il sort things out here and come find you soon

Natalia gave Callum a puzzled look, not knowing when the usually nonchalant Cal had become so bashful, that eyes were even dodging hers

it be that her leaving had hit him too

“Cal, don’t overthink it. I’m only going

the sight any longer, interjected. A moment

and did not even get the chance to say a proper goodbye

leave, a sour taste filled Callum’s mouth. He wished he could slap himself

indeed muddled his

gotten drunk and acted recklessly, he wouldn’t have to watch his Buttercup being fed away by another

straight into his wine cellar. He wanted to drown his sorrows, hoping to drink until he

he wouldn’t have to worry about Magnus

been fasting for a day, and despite her

she wouldn’t bow

who had done wrong so why should she bear the consequences for him?

had known that going abroad would lead

her home

of crying Lexi fell into a fitful sleep. She didn’t know how long she had slept before the door to her room was forcefully swung open, the noise startling

awake

Callum, the brute who had violated her,

Lexi’s heart raced. She was weak, if he decided

if she were violated again,

what do you want

snickered staggering towards Lexi, who shrieked, “Don’t

had no intention of reliving the nightmare again. She was ready to die rather than let him violate her again. Even if it cost her life, she’d make him pay

misunderstood. Although Callum was indeed drunk, he had no intention