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

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

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

but also asking for food if only

Lexis quick recovery, so she hurried to the kitchen when

due to blood loss. Callum expressed his regret. “Im sorry for what happened today. I didn’t expect you to be so desperate to

I was too impulsive

Callum was skeptical The desperation in Lex’s eyes

I can consider myself one of them, except I don’t have to share a bed.” Lexi tried to joke, but her

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 he claimed her. He was drunk, but

man, who hadn’t indulged himself for over thirty years, finally understood how wonderful that experience was! He frowned inwardly, cursing quietly

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

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

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

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

a maid. Rita wiped her hands on her apron in excitement and said somewhat embarrassedly “Ms

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

easily No matter what difficulties you encounter, face them bravely and solve them. You can do it” Rita said