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

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

could finish her sentence, Callum had lifted her into his arms and gently placed her in the

and quietly closed her eyes. If he wanted to bathe her, she’d let him. After all, he had

a towel and placed her

is okay, Callum

tried to escape, she always

her

Melfort

perfect representation of the phrase “burning the candle at both ends”

since he discovered that she had won a design competition in England, he had treated her as his personal designer He wanted her to design a new logo for his company claiming it was their

he insisted she design the logo in his office, claiming it would help her better understand the company’s

keep her by his side all the time? The man was incredibly clingy

herself, itching to punch Magnus, who was constantly touching her

culture of sexual indulgence? Natalia asked, struggling

just chuckled, unabashed ‘My love, you’re like the brightest star in the night sky, constantly drawing me in I’m

to the window. “Magnus, remember, this is a company if your employees see you acting

glue They wouldn’t laugh if they do,

finger “You have no idea how

exclaimed feeling goosebumps all over her body Can you stop

replied, pretending to be innocent. He was about to

his image She then walked into a small

Natalia didn’t want Magnus staff to know she was there, so before she came, she had agreed with Magnus that if someone

wasn’t as big as the office, but it contained a large, lavish bed Magnus certainly lived a luxurious

while She was exhausted from