The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 12

With a slight turn of his head, Magnus curtly spoke, “If you don’t want to, then get out!”

“Alright… Il go read now” Natalia was taken aback. Having been around this man for a few days, she’d begun to understand his volatile temperament.

It was just a massage, right? She would leam, she would do anything to prevent her father being targeted because of her She knew that one day he would find out that she wasn’t her sister, but she hoped that day would come later, at least giving her time to do something for her father Moreover, would this man kill her if he discovered she wasn’t her sister?

She picked up a book and started reading. She was engrossed in the content. She had always loved reading and was quickly deeply absorbed in

the book

Magnus sat there, looking at the documents in his hand. He glanced up and saw Natalia engrossed in her book

Dressed in a sky–blue dress, her delicate hands were turning the pages, and her long eyelashes were trembling slightly. She looked like a high school student, appearing even smaller as she sat in the large chair

His heart felt restless Could a high–society lady like her really be so engrossed in such a book? Was she pretending, or was it genuine? He really couldn’t tell.

Yet, each time he looked up to see her in the corner, his heart stirred with an indescribable emotion.

For nine years, he had never shown his true self to anyone. He’d been able to stand on his own two feet three years ago, yet he still sat in a wheelchair In order to avoid suspicion from the Andersen Corporation and Lucius, he pretended to be disabled, all with the aim of reclaiming what was rightfully his and avenging the incident that had caused his injury!

Over the years, his life had been a constant struggle. As Chase had pointed out, he had never been with a woman, not even in his thoughts

great lengths to find him During those lonely days, she was like a ray of sunlight, brightening his entire life. He finally agreed to her request. But in the second year, he drove her away. He went to France to find Professor Frankie

the time he returned two years later, still in a wheelchair, the girl had never come to find

brothers, along with James and others, had quietly

was about to marry

he requested his grandfather to let him take over the arranged marriage.

up and saw Magnus staring blankly at something. She stood up and put the book on

that Magnus came back to his senses. Seeing Natalia standing in front of him with a smile, he felt a sense of déjà vu

a high–society lady’s There wasn’t a trace of arrogance or pampering, only caution and innocence. Why was it like this? He wanted to touch her face, but the

face away.

moment. When he wasn’t angry, his eyes were gentle, and his gaze was as deep as the sea. His handsome

that she wasn’t her sister, he wouldn’t kill her, or even make life

study, went downstairs, and made a cup of tea for

wasn’t Lucius‘ woman, perhaps he

is ready. You’ve been sitting all

of some use She placed the tea on the desk and knelt down to

move, just looked down at her. The girl’s hands gently kneaded his leg, slowly massaging along his leg. After a few minutes on one spot, her hands moved up to his

a sound, and just quietly watched as Natalias small hands

and it felt more like tickling than massaging

up from his thigh. His leg stiffened instantly While Natalia was massaging him, she was taken aback. She felt his muscles twitching, and they were hot. She pressed harder, and Magnus felt a tingle all over his

silent as Natalia was massaging him. She then looked up and

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woman, let alone received a massage from one. He suddenly remembered what Chase had said yesterday, and his ears turned red