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

have Rita order the kitchen to prepare something nourishing for you. You’re such a good girl

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

not only awake but also asking for food if only

she hurried to the kitchen when Callum ordered food for

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

her head slowly. I was too impulsive It

was skeptical The desperation in Lex’s eyes was too

I’ve realized its not so bad. Some women would kill to be kept. I guess I can consider myself one of them, except I don’t have to share a

words, “share a bed caused a strange reaction in him. He remembered the night he claimed her. He was

over thirty years, finally understood how wonderful that experience was!

was wrong and it displeased Callum? However before she could understand the meaning behind Callum’s muttered curse. he had already briskly walked out of the room. It was strange. Why did he

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

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

eat Lexi felt apologetic and said, “I’m sorry

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

“After this experience. I’ve learned my lesson. I wont do

face them bravely and solve them. You can do it” Rita said a lot in one breath, reciting all those words