The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

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Chapter 282

Lexi gazed at Callum’s stern face, a sense of trepidation crept into her heart. Was he warning her?

Upon returning to the castle, Callum scooped Lexi into his arms and headed straight upstairs. Rita, their housekeeper, rushed over Thank heavens, Ms. Lexi is safe and sound!”

Callum instructed Rita, “Prepare a warm bath. We need to clean her up.”

“I can I can do it myself Lexi’s protest was cut short by Callum’s fierce gaze

Rita quickly filled the tub and discreetly exited the room

As the bathroom warmed, Callum gently undressed Lex, removing her mucky clothes

“Callum can do it myself. Lexi stuttered, hoping to dissuade Callum from bathing her

Callum shot her a look “Quiet! If you have enough energy to bathe yourself then you’re not scared enough!

Lexo shrunk back afraid he would punish her. She lowered her head, not daring to speak further

Callum undressed Lex with the utmost care, treating her as if she were the most precious porcelain that couldn’t bear a scratch

caused her to tremble slightly But that was nothing compared to the heat on her face. She wished she

had lifted her into his arms

wanted to bathe her, she’d let him. After all,

Callum wrapped Lex in a towel

Everything is okay, Callum said softly.

Lexi’s eyes. No matter how she tried to escape, she always ended up in Callum’s hands. He had saved

her eyes

Melfort

busy, a perfect representation of the

design competition in England, he had treated her as his personal designer He wanted her to

logo in his office, claiming it would help her better understand

just trying to keep her by his side all the time? The

itching to punch Magnus, who was constantly touching her

company ethos? A culture of sexual indulgence? Natalia asked,

you’re like the brightest star in the night

she couldn’t argue with him. She forcefully pushed away Magnus hand, which had strayed towards her chest, and walked over to the window. “Magnus, remember, this is a company if your employees see you acting like this, how are you going to maintain your authority?

to her like glue They wouldn’t laugh if they do,

finger “You have no idea how much i miss you when you’re not around,”

feeling goosebumps all over her body Can you stop

He was about to hug Natalia again when there

Magnus, hinting at him to maintain his image She then walked

came, she had agreed with Magnus that if

office, but it contained a large, lavish bed Magnus certainly lived

was exhausted from designing all day and soon drifted off