The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 322

With a subconscious shake of her head, Lexi gave a reluctant nod at Natalia, her best friend, standing in front of her. “Yes, Natalia,” she smiled wryly. “I know I can’t hide from you. Do you think I’m a masochist? He hurt me, but why do I still have some affection for him?”

“Lexi, did Cal really hurt you? Apart from the time he took advantage of you when he was drunk, did he hurt you in any other way?”

Lexi thought for a moment and shook her head “No, he’s always been a gentleman, except for restricting my freedom and not letting me go out, he’s always been quite respectful of me.”

“There you go, Lexi. Everyone makes mistakes I’m not involved, so I don’t know what’s going on between you and Cal. But I can see the love in both your eyes when you look at each other Trust me, Lexi When you can’t see your own heart, don’t run away, and don’t be confused. Be brave and face it. Listen to your heart, and tell yourself what you really want. Natalia said, holding Lexi’s hand. “Whatever decision you make, don’t betray your own heart. As your best friend, I sincerely wish you happiness forever”

Lexi looked even more confused at Natalia’s words. She hesitated for a while before saying, “Natalia, are you sure what you saw in Callum’s eyes was affection for me, not the way one looks at a pet?”

Natalia couldn’t help but laugh “Lexi, do you think I, as your best friend for many years, would lie to you about this? You’re a beautiful woman. How could you be a pet? And during the five years I lost my memory. I lived in Cal’s castle and never saw him so humble in front of anyone ”

she was just a stand–in for Callum to

do you have any

point in hiding it from Natalia, so she admitted, “Yes, Natalia, I’m afraid of being your substitute I don’t want to be anyone’s substitute. I am me, not a replacement for

at lying. He is always straightforward. He likes what he likes, and dislikes what he dislikes. His feelings for me are just a promise from childhood. For many years, I have been blaming myself for causing trouble for Cal and have been hoping that he can find his own happiness. And today, when I saw

by Natalia’s words. She sighed deeply, “Natalia, I need time to think about my relationship with Callum. Right now, I don’t want to think about anything, I just want to go home and see my parents. They would be heartbroken if they knew what I’ve been

up this idea. Probably no parents would want their daughter to go abroad and come back pregnant, right?

in my current state,

go with you!” Callum opened the door a crack and poked his head

Natalia and

could you eavesdrop on our conversation?” Natalia also thought Callum’s eavesdropping was somewhat disgraceful and couldn’t

but question him

expression. “I didn’t eavesdrop, you were talking too loud, and I passively heard it. Besides, I was afraid Lexi would sneak away with our

knowing that her reluctant words about Callum had all been overheard. She looked at Callum, both shy and embarrassed. “I’m talking to Natalia,

took two steps towards Lexi, staring at her with a burning gaze. “No, I won’t leave Life is so short, and when you fall