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

her leaving had hit him too

reassure him. “Cal, don’t overthink it.

unable to bear the sight any longer, interjected. A moment more,

not even get the chance to say a proper goodbye

taste filled Callum’s

muddled

recklessly, he wouldn’t have to watch his Buttercup being

a huff, plunging straight into his wine cellar.

way, he wouldn’t have to worry about Magnus taking advantage of his Buttercup

to even cry. She had been fasting for a day, and despite her stomach growling in hunger, she chose to fight against

he had imprisoned her, she wouldn’t bow down to

had done wrong so why should she bear the consequences

known that going abroad would lead to such events, she would have never set foot

her home

into a fitful sleep. She didn’t know how long she had slept before the door to her

awake

noticing Callum, the brute who had violated her, walking

drunk state, Lexi’s heart raced. She was weak, if he decided to do something she wouldn’t be able

she were violated again, she’d rather

Lexi asked fearfully. “What what do you

staggering towards Lexi, who shrieked, “Don’t come any closer, or

She was ready to die rather than let him violate her again.

drunk, he