The Imposter Bride (Natalia and Magnus) novel Chapter 70

If Natalia were to leave Magnus, for Hector or any other man, Magnus would never allow it!

Magnus was always noted for his strength. Despite his seemingly crippled legs, he always managed to exhaust Natalia. So when Magnus finally growled in satisfaction, marking the end of their passionate sex, Natalia didn't have the energy left even to speak. She pretended to sleep, turning her head to the side, yet her mind was alert.

“Darlin'?” Magnus, having released his pent-up energy, was still annoyed with Natalia. Seeing her asleep with wet eyelashes and tear stains on her face, even in his anger, he couldn't find it in him to be harsh.

After getting off her, he called out to her, hoping to clear up the issues if she was still awake. He made it clear that he wouldn't let her leave. He seemed to really like Natalia, a feeling he'd never had for any other woman before. So even if Natalia hated him, her leaving was not an option!

Natalia heard Magnus calling her, but she chose to ignore him. She coiled up under the blanket, keeping her mouth shut.

“Ah…” Magnus, knowing Natalia was awake but choosing to ignore him, exhaled a sigh. He then moved to his wheelchair, lifted the blanket, and picked up Natalia, who was still unclothed, and took her to the bathroom. He filled the bathtub with water, first putting Natalia in, then supported his own body into the tub.

After they were both clean, Magnus held Natalia and returned to the master bed, where he fell into a deep sleep with her in his arms.

Natalia, who had been exhausted, had long fallen asleep.

The next day, Natalia was awoken by a strong ray of sunlight piercing through the opened curtains and landing on her face.

“Whoosh!” As Natalia was shielding her eyes from the light, the curtains were abruptly drawn. Soon, the sound of a wheelchair moving was heard, and it stopped by her bed.

Then came the gentle voice of Magnus. “Wake up. You've slept a long time.”

Magnus hadn't planned to wake Natalia so early, knowing how tired she was. But then he remembered how she challenged him last night, saying she wouldn't marry him.

Though his anger had subsided after the release, there was still a rock weighing on his chest, he needed to clear things up with her.

Natalia was surprised to hear Magnus would only be at the office for half a day. She couldn't help but look at him.

“What? Is there a problem? Didn't you say you prepared a lot of plans yesterday? So, were you lying to me yesterday?” Seeing Natalia's gaze, Magnus also looked up at her. Although he knew Natalia had been studying massage techniques at Maplewood Manor, he expressed doubt.

He thought to himself, “This girl is getting more and more daring. She was clearly in the wrong yesterday, and yet she dares to ignore me this morning. If I didn't care for her so much, wouldn't I be at a loss right now?”

It was a surprise to hear such words from Magnus this early morning. Natalia, who had been feeling Magnus' kindness lately, couldn't help but furrow her brows. She set down her knife and fork. Swallowing her feelings of hurt, she said, "How dare I deceive you? Well then, I'll await your return at Maplewood Manor."

Natalia's tone was harsh, but Magnus had no intention of arguing with her. He disregarded the resentment and sorrow in her eyes and simply finished his meal on his plate. Then, with Linden pushing his wheelchair, Magnus left for the office.

Once Magnus had left, Natalia, who had lost all appetite, didn't eat anymore. She turned around and went upstairs, locking herself in her room to read.