The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 13

“That’s not necessarily true. If you keep working on your physical therapy, you’ll be able to stand again. You can’t give up!” Natalia blurted, forgetting she was still sitting on Magnus‘ lap. If she could help his legs recover, that would be ideal, because even if he found out she wasn’t his sister, he would forgive her, wouldn’t he?

“Do you want me to stand up? Afraid I’ll fight your beloved one for the family fortune? Magnus looked at her coldly

Natalia noticed his sudden icy demeanor and realized she was still sitting on his lap. a position that could have been misinterpreted. She hastily stood up. “Of course, i want you to stand up. Even if you have to fight Mr Lucius for the family fortune, you need a healthy body, don’t you? I read about it in this book. If you diligently do physical therapy, there will come a day when you’ll be able to stand again”

Natalia finished her sentence and handed Magnus the cup of tea from the table

After a sip of tea, Magnus left the study room in his wheelchair. Natalia sighed and picked up her book to continue reading on the balcony.

After a while, Linden came to call her for lunch. When she went downstairs, she saw the table full of food. “Where is Mr. Magnus?”

Linden replied, “He went out He’ll be back tonight”

Natalia was surprised. “Then all this food is going to be wasted. Let’s all eat together.”

This was the habit of the wealthy They would throw away the leftovers after the first meal.

After lunch, Natalia spent the entire afternoon reading. She ate a little bit in the evening and went back to her room to continue reading.

into night, she remained in her chair, engrossed in the book about massage techniques. The night was quiet, and Magnus hadn’t returned yet Natalia, tired from

got out and looked at the quiet villa. He walked directly into the

of Natalia’s room, staring at the door handle. He gently pushed the door open. The

he noticed the absence of Natalia on the bed. He was

he saw Natalia sleeping on the balcony from the

chair. Under the moonlight, her smooth face beautifully contrasted against her dark hair, making Magnus hold his breath. He took the book from her hand, picked her up, and carried her to the bed. She was light as

bed, and seeing her sleeping so peacefully, he felt a slight stir

was pretending, she couldn’t fake it so well. Perhaps their family feud shouldn’t involve women. She was just a pawn, and

watched Natalia lying on the bed. Under the moonlight, her face was as dazzling as stars, exuding a

he felt something moving on his leg. He opened his eyes wide, almost kicking out

head bent over his bed, and two small hands slowly massaging his leg. It was Natalia, back to massage his legs. How dare

even awake, and she was touching his legs.

The sensation was like an electric current spreading through

but Natalia didn’t know he was awake. She kept massaging his legs After all, he couldn’t feel it, so it wouldn’t wake him up. She just wanted to do something to help him. If it could make his legs a bit better,

Magnus and met his dark gaze. He was staring at her, causing Natalia to jump up in fright. “Mr. Magnus I wanted to give you a massage I didn’t mean to disturb you: I read in the book that

body was slightly trembling, and her face was covered with fine fuzz. The sunlight from the pentagonal window directly shone on her

He glided towards the bathroom. At the entrance to the dressing room,

no anger, just a calm expression. He elegantly entered the bathroom.

walked over and waited by the

sound of water stopped,

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