The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 16
Lucius‘ hands clenched abruptly, his head dropping in anticipation of the staff’s blow. “Grandpa, he did it on purpose. Can’t you
see? I heard he did the same thing in France three years ago...”
“You still want to plead innocent? I saw you kick his wheelchair with my own eyes! He’s already lost his legs. Do you want his life
too?” Morgan stared icily at Luclus
“I hope this is the last time, I don’t want to see you bully him anymore! Or else, don’t blame me for being rude!” With that, Morgan
turned and left “Get out!”
Lucius‘ teeth ground together in rage. He watched Morgan’s retreating figure, and his eyes seemed to have suppressed some
sort of painful emotion. A ruthless gleam flashed in his eyes!
Turning to leave, he ran into Lillian standing at the door. As he descended the stairs, Lillian called out to him, “Lucius, don’t
cause trouble at a crucial time. Just bear it for three more months, and you can rest assured, everything of the Andersen family
will be yours!”
Lucius didn’t respond, he simply walked out of the mansion.
When the car roared into the distance, a pair of eyes from within the villa’s bushes stared intently at the departing vehicle it was
Kendra, hiding outside the Villa Montecresto. She watched with pained eyes as Lucius‘ car gradually disappeared.
Lucius, I’m here!”
By the time Magnus returned to his Sapphire Island mansion, it was already five in the afternoon. He stepped out of the car and
immediately seated himself in his wheelchair, wheeling towards the mansion. Upon entering the house and seeing May in the
kitchen, he immediately approached her. “Where is she?”
May turned around. “Ma’am is in her room. She hasn’t come out all day. Even her lunch was delivered to her.”
Magnus wheeled himself into the elevator, heading straight for the second floor. As he passed Natalia’s bedroom, he barged in to
see her engrossed in her book. The coldness in his gaze was chilling to the bone!
Natalia stood up immediately, staring blankly at the furious Magnus. She put her book away and walked over. “You’re back.”

When she reached out to push his wheelchair, he grabbed her wrist She turned to look at him quietly. “I learned a new technique
today. It’s beneficial for blood circulation in the muscles. Let me help you later...”
“No need!” His grip on her wrist tightened. “Stop pretending! Are you tired?” His icy gaze mocked her stunned expression.
“Heh, well done, seventeen years old! You lost your virginity at seventeen, so you’re quite a slut. I didn’t expect the wife I married
to be a woman others have had their way with!” His eyes burned with rage.
For some reason, after hearing Lucius‘ words, he was so mad he wanted to destroy the world. This girl appeared so pure and
innocent, like the moon in the sky, but it was all a facade. Despite his indifference, he married her solely to get back at Lucius.
But after hearing Lucius words, a fiery anger suddenly ignited within him, as if something that belonged to him had been violated.
Even if he didn’t want them, he wouldn’t let others have his things and people!
And this woman had been played with by Lucius! How could he swallow this insult? Very good!
Natalia stared blankly at him, her face showing no change. She was as calm as an autumn red leaf, fresh and elegant. It was as
if all of this had nothing to do with her, and no one had the heart to hurt such a lovely girl
Her large blue eyes were misty, quietly watching the angered man. Mr. Magnus...”
“Don’t call me Mr. Magnus. You’re not worthy!” She had barely opened her mouth when he interrupted her. He glared at her
viciously. “From today. stay three meters away from me, because I find you disgusting! And remember, stay here, and behave
yourself, or I’ll make sure the Clarkson family disappears from Melfort! Get lost!”
His eyes were full of endless pain, a pain Natalia could clearly see. Yes, it was hate. Did he hate her sister? Because her sister
and Lucius were once an item. But this was a fact that couldn’t be changed. She slowly walked over, “Mr. Magnus, let me help
you bathe and change your clothes. They’re dirty”
Magnus brushed her off with a wave of his hand. “Get lost! Remember, don’t call me Mr. Magnus!” After shouting, he wheeled
himself rapidly out of the room.
“Wait Magnus!” Natalia called out loudly. “Even if you hate me, don’t be angry. You should go take a bath and change your
clothes. I’ll leave!”
Her eyes were misty, and she lowered her head in despair before turning to leave the room and descend the stairs.
The man watched her departing figure, and a sudden pang in his heart disappeared as quickly as it came.

Natalia silently exited the mansion, following the beach northward. There was a large expanse of seaweed there, clinging to the
reefs. At sunset, the seaweed was a fiery red. The sunset was beautiful, and occasionally, she could hear the sound of the
waves. Natalia walked on, lost in thought. Why did she have to bear all this?
Perhaps her fate was destined to go through this. The Clarkson family had raised her; it was time for her to repay them. But she
missed her mother. In her memory, she couldn’t remember what her mother looked like.
She had once asked Kyler if her mother was still alive in this world. Kyler quietly nodded, saying. “Yes, your mother is still alive.
When you grow up. she will come to see you!”
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But she was now twenty and had yet to see her mother. Did her mother really not want her, or was there some unavoidable
reason?
Unconsciously, Natalia had walked into a forest. The island was large; other than Magnus mansion, there was only a dense
forest. When Natalia looked up again, she had already ventured deep into the forest, and it was growing dark. She looked into
the depths of the forest, then turned to leave. But as it grew darker, she walked and walked but couldn’t find the beach. Wasn’t
she retracing her steps? Why did it feel like she was walking in circles?
She pushed through the trees, moving forward but saw no light, and occasionally she could hear the sounds of animals.
Suddenly, she looked around, only to see trees in front of her.
“Doow...”
Another animal cried! Natalia suddenly felt scared. She really shouldn’t have come to the mountain alone. She couldn’t even tell
which direction was which
She started to run haphazardly up the hill, hoping there were no wild beasts around. No, no, please no. She couldn’t be lost,
could she? What was
she to do?

Suddenly, there was a faint “whooshing” sound from ahead. She took a sharp intake of breath, and her heart was pounding
Immediately, she stepped back, tripping over a vine and falling flat on her face.
The “whooshing” sound was getting closer, She looked up, only to see a pair of glowing green eyes coming towards her Upon
closer inspection. she realized it was a huge wolf, as big as a man. Its mouth was glistening with silver drool as if it had seen a
delectable meal
Without wasting a moment, Natalia scrambled to her feet. Her eyes were wide with terror as she stared at the giant wolf She
could barely hear her heart pounding in her chest
“Please don’t eat me. I didn’t mean to encroach on your territory. I’m sorry, I’ll leave right now,” Natalia pleaded, her body shaking
with fear and
adrenaline
She took a step back, and the wolf advanced, its green eyes fixed on Natalia, as if afraid that this delicious meal would run away.