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

face “Good I’ll have Rita order the kitchen to prepare something nourishing for you.

recent ordeal that brute force was futile. She decided to keep her thoughts

been waiting outside the door for Lexi to wake up was relieved to see her not only awake but also asking for food if only Ms. Lex had complied

quick recovery, so she hurried to the kitchen when

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

her head slowly. I was too impulsive It

in Lex’s eyes was too vivid

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

caused a strange reaction in him. He remembered the night he claimed her. He was drunk,

understood how wonderful that experience was! He frowned inwardly, cursing quietly

could understand the meaning behind Callum’s muttered curse. he had already briskly walked out of the room. It was

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

eat Lexi felt apologetic and said, “I’m

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 stop

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

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