The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

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Chapter 28

Natalia released Magnus’s hand, nodded, and got out of the car to assist him onto his wheelchair. A servant began to push the wheelchair towards the villa.

“No need,” Natalia interjected, taking over from the servant. She pushed Magnus into the courtyard, where a line of smiling servants greeted her, “Welcome home, Ms. Natalia, we’re delighted to see you.”

Magnus remained expressionless, while Natalia blushed at the greeting, replying, “Hello, everyone”

The servants were surprised at Natalia’s appearance so young and beautiful. No wonder both of Magnus and Lucius were smitten with her

Entering the living room. Natalia immediately saw the old man with gray hair sitting in the adjacent armchair. He appeared to be in good spirits, despite his hair being gray, and his eyes still shone with a wise light.

Growing up in the Clarkson family, Natalia was familiar with the formalities. She pushed the wheelchair towards the old man Morgan, Magnus grandfather

“Grandpa, I’m sorry for not coming sooner,” she said, her voice soft and gentle

Morgan looked at Natalia, dressed in a blue dress and matching cardigan, her long hair cascading over her shoulders. Her eyes, a clear blue. mirrored the calm and tranquility of a peaceful lake.

Suddenly, Morgan realized she was of mixed heritage. But both Kyler and Addison were local.

Nevertheless, he smiled warmly and extended his hand, “Come, Kendra, let me get a good look at you. How’s life on the island? When you married my grandson, I didn’t throw a wedding for you. I’m sorry for that. But don’t worry, what’s meant to be yours won’t be taken away”

Natalia smiled and walked over to Morgan as she reached out to take his hand in both of hers, “It’s fine, Grandpa. The wedding ceremony is just a formality. I’m doing well and I’ve grown accustomed to living on the island”

chuckled heartily, “Good. Just like a true

pointed to a man and woman seated nearby, “These are your in–laws. You should recognize them. Do visit more often with Magnus.”

was startled to see Magnus‘ parents. Lillian, Magnus‘ mother,

feel her blood run cold. Lillian’s

smiled, “Kendra, thank you for looking after Magnus.”

straightened up. “Hello.”

with a barely concealed sneer, “We appreciate your help. From now on, we’ll depend on you to take

reactions. When she saw Lillian,

I think it’s time for dinner.

a hearty laugh, “Go on, then.”

She walked over and began to push his wheelchair towards the

were gone, Morgan’s smile faded. Lillian stepped forward, as if to say something, but was stopped by

and Kendra’s marriage certificate from a drawer. The girl in the photo wasn’t the Clarkson’s daughter. Who was she?

pale. So she was scared now. He wanted to see how long she could keep up the act, knowing that even his grandpa was

him. This girl had never been honest with him.

turned around, her eyes

your clothes. It’s time for

be here.

he looked up at her, his eyes full

to say, let’s go down for dinner, Magnus said, maneuvering his wheelchair towards the

her hands gripping the handles of the wheelchair, her eyes filled with tears, “I’m not your wife. I’m

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