The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 309

couldn’t help but chuckle self–deprecatingly. “Last time Jonas visited, he whispered something to me. He told me I had to hang in there, otherwise, people would spend my money bully you, and hurt him Although his voice was barely audible, I could see the tears he was trying to hide Since then, I’ve been fighting to stay alive. I can’t stand the thought of you being hurt or being with someone else! The mere thought of his wife with another man after his death made him wish he could take Natalie with

him

“Yes, we must stay strong. We must keep fighting. Natalia murmured, pouring all her sorrow into those words

“Natalia, you’ve been taking care of me these past few days, and I can see that you’ve lost weight But I’m too selfish to let you leave my side. Am I too possessive?

Magnus asked, as he reached out and gently touched Natalia’s pointed chin

Natalia shook her head “No, I’ve been wanting to lose some weight anyway Besides, you’re the boss if you’re not going to be bossy, who will?”

“Ah, I forgot about that I am the boss. The only night thing I’ve done in my life is to have you. Natalia If I had the chance to do it all over again, I would choose the same path. Magnus said, his eyes heavy with fatigue Natalia, I’m feeling tired again I need some sleep What a useless man I’ve become Stay with me,

will you?”

Natalia held Magnus frail hand and whispered. ‘Of course But only she knew how fleeting that promise would be

“Natalia, can you give me a goodnight kiss Magnus asked, his voice barely above a whisper

Natalia bent down and planted a soft kiss on his forehead “Sleep now You’ll feel better when you wake up.”

faintly slowly closing his eyes. His strength had already reached its limit, and the sweet, intoxicating kiss had taken whatever was left of it

heart. Her world was crumbling around her as she faced the

but she knew she had

done something terrible in my past life

time again

yourself when I’m gone Your life is a gift I’m leaving

heavy heart, Natalia knew it was time to say goodbye. She held Magnus‘ hand, studied his face, and

my love,

each other so tight | was lucky to meet you, leaving beautiful memones behind. The wind blew, flowers fell, and tears fell like rain because we didn’t want to part I was lucky enough to meet you, leaving a promise of ten years if we meet again, I

plant another kiss on Magnus forehead. “Magnus, we’re parting

left the hospital room without looking back She

the hospital, she bumped into James He looked at Natalia, his expression confused ‘Natalia, where

with panic She wanted to tell James everything, but she knew that if she pushed Isabella too hard, she might destroy the antidote in a fit of rage Then, no one could

Natalia knew she had to stay calm and leave quietly. She forced a smile. “Oh, I’m just going to

lift?

her head “No, you should stay

going to check on Magnus now Dr Frankie just called to tell me that you’ve found the antidote Natalia, you’re amazing!” es praised sincerely

a faint smile

say, Natalia? Can you repeat that? I didn’t quite catch it” James hadn’t heard what Natalia had said, so he asked again.

You should go in. I’m going to fetch some things.”

busy looking for that witch Belle, haven’t seen Mr. Magnus for days I wonder how he’s doing. Natalia, be careful on the Hurry back