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

spread across his face “Good I’ll have Rita order the kitchen to prepare something nourishing

term “good girt but she had learned from the recent ordeal that brute force was futile. She decided to

relieved to see her not only awake but also asking

recovery, so she hurried to the kitchen when Callum ordered food

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 be so desperate to the point of risking

was too impulsive

Lex’s eyes was too

would kill to be kept. I guess I can consider myself one of them, except I don’t have to share a bed.” Lexi tried to joke, but her smile didn’t reach her eyes

had intended 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

wonderful that

understand the meaning behind Callum’s muttered curse. he had

change of demeanor, completely unaware that Callum was trying to conceal his own embarrassment. He had a boner just thinking about that night

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

cooked meal and helped Lex eat Lexi felt apologetic and said,

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

Rita genuinely cared for her and gave her a smile. “After this experience. I’ve learned my lesson. I wont do such things again.”

on yourself easily No matter what difficulties you encounter, face them bravely and solve them.