The Imposter Bride (Natalia and Magnus) novel Chapter 274

"Fine then, I suppose retribution is a necessary part of any misdeed," Natalia conceded to Magnus' viewpoint. "I hope that Addison has learned her lesson after this ordeal."

"Absolutely. She should be prepared for the consequences if she dares to cross the Andersen family again. Whatever fate befalls her, she deserves it," Magnus coldly retorted. As he turned to look at Natalia, his gaze softened. "Honey, are you hungry? Do you want to eat my...?"

Natalia blushed. "You're such a pervert..."

Magnus paused, then chuckled. His playful banter with his wife often led to such delightful misunderstandings. "Darling, I was just asking if you were hungry. If you are, I could whip up some pasta for you. I saw a small kitchen here, with pasta. You need soft foods because of your injury," Magnus explained, teasing her. "But why are you blushing? Are you having some naughty thoughts about me?"

Her blush deepened, making Magnus' desire stir. He took her uninjured hand and placed it close to his groin. "Darling, were you thinking about...you're so hot. You arouse me then condemn me. What am I to do with you?"

Feeling the warmth under her hand, Natalia realized his intentions. She was awed at his audacity. She tried to withdraw her hand, but Magnus held it tighter. "Darling, see, it's all your fault. It's thinking about you."

"Stop it!" Natalia protested, "This is a hospital, and besides, my shoulder is injured..."

Magnus chuckled. "Darling, what are you thinking about? I wasn't suggesting anything inappropriate. Are you thinking of doing something naughty to me?"

Natalia was rendered speechless by his audacity and his ability to twist her words. What could she say to this outrageous man who seemed so different from the intimidating CEO she had first met?

Seeing Natalia's flushed face, Magnus couldn't resist giving her a quick kiss before releasing her. "Alright, I was just teasing. Are you hungry? Let me prepare something for you. What would you like?"

Natalia breathed a sigh of relief, grateful that Magnus had finally let her be. But she was indeed hungry, so she quietly replied, "How about seafood pasta?"

"No, you can't have seafood because of your injury. How about I have some chicken soup prepared and have that instead? Is that okay?" He suggested, waiting for Natalia's reaction.

Natalia nodded before realizing that Magnus was trying to catch her off guard. She looked up at him, and sure enough, his eyes were full of amusement. "You're so annoying."

Magnus laughed heartily at her flustered state. "Alright, alright. I'll go prepare your food. Just be patient. I'll be back soon."

With that, he left the room, leaving Natalia wishing she could hide under the covers.

*

The door creaked open, and the footsteps slowly approached Lexi's bed. Lexi was a shivering bundle of nerves, and her mind was inevitably filled with images of serial killers.

Just when she thought she was about to suffocate, she felt a chill as the blanket wrapped around her was suddenly yanked away.

"Help!"

"What are you afraid of?"

Lexi's terrified pleas and Callum's puzzled queries intermingled, instantly turning the situation into an awkward one.

"Ha," Callum glanced at Lexi, her face pale and panicked, and couldn't help but chuckle quietly. With certainty, he said, "You're afraid."

That's when Lexi realized she had made a fool of herself. She had mistaken Callum for a serial killer. Well, she had been confined for too long and was now suffering from paranoia.

"I, I..."