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

“good girt but she had learned from the recent ordeal

not only awake but also asking for food if only Ms. Lex had

for Lexis quick recovery, so she hurried to

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 your life

slowly. I was too impulsive It won’t happen again”

skeptical The desperation in Lex’s

I can consider myself one of them, except I don’t have to

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 tightness were unforgettable

wonderful that experience was! He frowned inwardly, cursing quietly in

behind Callum’s muttered

lay there contemplating the reason for Callums sudden change of demeanor, completely unaware that Callum was

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

cooked meal and helped Lex eat Lexi felt apologetic and

was taken aback. 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

her a smile. “After this

encounter, face them bravely and solve them. You can do it” Rita said a lot