The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 269

Lex sighed quietly, unsure of how to extricate herself from the predicament. Callum was so domineering, so perhaps, she should have shown weakness from the start.

Just as the thought crossed her mind, Callum, ever the sharp listener, heard Lexi’s sigh. He slowly opened his eyes and addressed Lexi, who was lying in bed. “You awake?”

His voice was rasp with fatigue, and his eyes were slightly red, probably from staying up watching over her

Lexi quickly dismissed the sympathy that tried to creep into her thoughts. There was nothing praiseworthy about the overbearing devil in front of her

She had to reconsider her tactics. This time Lex did not turn her head away. She bravely met Callum’s gaze and murmured, “Yeah”

Callum noticed Lexis change of demeanor She seemed to have lost much of her hostility and disgust towards him. He liked this change Lexi was finally coming to terms with her situation.

“Hungry? Should I have Rita whip you up something? Callum asked quietly After losing all that blood she surely needed to replenish her strength

Lexi nodded and even managed a feeble smile. “Yeah, I am a bit peckish

his face “Good I’ll have Rita order the kitchen to prepare something nourishing for you. You’re such a good girl

from the recent ordeal that brute force

had been waiting outside the door for Lexi to wake up was relieved to see her not only awake but also asking for food if only Ms. Lex had complied earlier, she wouldn’t have had to go

Lexis quick recovery, so she hurried to the

in the room Looking at Lexi’s pale face due to blood loss. Callum expressed his regret. “Im sorry

shook her head slowly. I was too

The desperation in Lex’s eyes was too vivid to

would kill to be kept. I guess I can consider myself one of them, except I don’t have

to comfort Lexi, but her sudden change of perception left him speechless. The words, “share a bed caused a strange reaction in him. He remembered the night he claimed her. He was drunk, but her softness and

himself for over thirty years, finally understood how wonderful that experience was! He frowned

it displeased Callum? However before she could understand the meaning behind Callum’s muttered curse. he had already briskly

contemplating the reason for Callums sudden change of demeanor, completely unaware that Callum was trying to conceal his own embarrassment. He had a boner just thinking

Callum continued to curse as he left the house Damn it! Just because of two words, he had a boner it must be because he hadn’t been with a woman for a long time! He definitely didn’t miss the soft and fragrant body of Lex! No, he didn’t!

Rita brought the cooked meal and helped Lex eat Lexi felt apologetic and

she was just a maid. Rita wiped her hands on her apron in excitement and said somewhat embarrassedly “Ms Lexi, as a maid, it’s my duty to do these things. You don’t need to thank me But please take care of yourself in the future and stop playing with your

genuinely cared for her and gave her a smile. “After this experience. I’ve learned my

matter what difficulties you encounter, face them bravely and solve them. You can do it” Rita said a