The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 320

Lexi was gasping for breath through her tears as she followed Natalia away from the bustling harbor walkway, settling down in a crowded spot.

“Okay. Lexi, stop crying and tell me what’s going on. Why do you look so distressed?” Natalia asked, her voice filled with worry.

“Natalia, can I get something to eat first? Lexi asked hesitantly. She was pregnant and couldn’t handle being hungry. But she didn’t have a penny in her pocket. Callum held all her identification documents.

“Sure, what do you want to eat? I’ll take you somewhere.” Natalia responded, helping Lexi up and leading her to a cafe by the harbor.

They found a private booth and ordered some food. After Lexi had gobbled down her meal, Natalia softly asked, “Lexi, what’s going on? I’ve been looking for you for a while but haven’t heard from you. I even visited your parents, but they said you hadn’t returned from overseas.”

Lexi swallowed her last bite, finally feeling full. As Natalia asked about her situation, tears welled up in her eyes. “Natalia, I was held captive. It’s

true”

“What?” Natalia could hardly believe her ears. “Where were you held captive? Who did this to you?”

Lexi shook her head. Despite the constraints Callum put on her, she didn’t want to expose him. She sighed deeply, “Natalia, I was out in England, just wandering around, and suddenly someone took me captive. I don’t know who it was. Then, after a lot of struggle, I managed to escape.”

unable to fathom the horrors Lexi had endured. “Lexi, this is horrifying! It’s all

Lexi’s swelling belly, asking cautiously, “What will you do about the baby?”

down Lexi’s face as she shook her head. “I don’t know, Natalia. I don’t want this child. It’s not a product of

you? I get it. I’m a mother, too. Lexi, I’m so sorry You wouldn’t

your fault, Natalia. I wasn’t careful,” Lexi consoled Natalia, urging her not to overthink.

and asked Lexi. “What are you planning to do

And

like this, in such a mess? Natalia, I don’t know

head, equally unsure of what to do. After a moment of silence, she looked up and suggested, “Maybe, we can

“Lay low? Natalia, why would you need to hide? Did you

a bitter smile, shaking her head. “No, it’s not a fight, Lexi Magnus and I have split up, for

much Magnus cared about you. How could he let you go? Was there

left him, I miss all his good qualities,” Natalia said. feeling a sting at the tip of her nose. “Lexi, you can’t be too picky. It’s only

hand. “Be strong, Natalia What exactly happened? Can you tell

recounting how Isabella, disguised as Belle, drugged Magnus and threatened her to leave

Natalia’s story, Lexi was furious “How could Isabella be so shameless? Natalia, did you just let her threaten you like that? ignore her Let’s go

loved Magnus for many years. The more she loves him, the more she hates me. If I go back, she’ll hurt Magnus again! And I’ve made a solemn promise that if I

be so foolish? What kind of a promise is that? It’s meaningless! And why should she decide whether you leave or not? Natalia, can’t you be a little less naive? Let’s go! Let’s go back to Magnus. I’m sure he can handle