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

he saw A satisfied smile spread across his face “Good I’ll have Rita order the kitchen to

but she had learned from the recent ordeal that brute force was futile.

up was relieved to see her not only awake but also asking for food if only Ms. Lex had

genuinely hoped for Lexis quick recovery, so she hurried to the kitchen when

the room Looking at Lexi’s pale face due to blood loss. Callum expressed his regret. “Im sorry for what happened today. I didn’t expect you to

shook her head slowly. I was

in Lex’s eyes

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

Lexi, but her sudden change of perception left him speechless. The words, “share a bed caused a strange reaction in him. He

years, finally understood how wonderful

that her attitude was wrong and it displeased Callum? However before she could understand the meaning behind Callum’s muttered curse. he had already briskly walked

Callum was trying

words, he had a boner it must be because he hadn’t been with a woman for a long time! He definitely

helped Lex eat Lexi felt apologetic and said, “I’m sorry for troubling

She never expected someone to apologize to her. After all, 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

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

Lexi Everyone only has one life, and you mustn’t give up on yourself easily No matter what difficulties you encounter, face them bravely and solve them. You can do it” Rita said a lot in one