The Imposter Bride (Natalia and Magnus)

Chapter 170

As the sun rose and set, Natalia lived quietly in her lonely world. It was as if she was detached from

everything. She didn't even ask if Magnus had returned.

Ever since the incident, Magnus hadn't shown up for several days. The place seemed like an

abandoned mansion, with only Linden, May, and a few servants around. Nobody else had visited. He

clearly didn't love her, so why was he keeping her confined in this place, and isolating her from the

world?

"Baby, you need to grow up soon, so you can come out and play with Mommy," Natalia whispered, Content rights by NôvelDr//ama.Org.

stroking her ever-growing belly. Her words were swept up by the sea breeze, falling onto the boundless

sea. She let out a desolate laugh.

It felt like she was suffering from depression. She often stared at the sea alone, and smiled at the

sunset...

*

In Melfort, Magnus looked haggard after not seeing Natalia for several days. His chin was covered in

stubble, which he had no mind to shave. He was only concerned about his wife's well-being. He

wondered if she had eaten. She didn't like his presence, and even his kiss was repulsive to her. He

was afraid to provoke her again.

Every day, he wanted to check on his little wife, but it took infinite self-control to convince himself not to

do so. Since Natalia didn't want to see him, it would be better not to upset her. Once she understood

his feelings for her, she would want to see him, right?

With that thought, Magnus took out his phone, hoping to see a text from Natalia, but there was none.

He tossed his phone on the table and sighed silently. This stubborn and obstinate little wife of his was

really testing his patience!

"Out of my way, let me in!"

There was a commotion outside the CEO's office. Magnus raised an eyebrow, coldly ordering,

"Whoever is outside, let him in."

Magnus already knew Hector was the person causing the ruckus. Hector had just returned from the

United States.

As Magnus finished speaking, the door to the CEO's office was pushed open. Hector stormed in,

glaring at Magnus. "Magnus, where are you hiding Natalia?"

Hector no longer regarded Magnus as his cousin and addressed him by name.

"Sir, I couldn't stop him. He insisted on seeing you." The secretary followed Hector, looking somewhat

panicked. She feared losing her job at Andersen Corporation, which offered top-notch salaries and

benefits.

Magnus casually waved her away. Relieved, the secretary hastily exited the CEO's office, afraid that

Magnus would fire her on the spot. She knew she wouldn't find another job as good as this one.

After the secretary closed the door, Magnus rose from his luxurious desk and walked towards Hector.

"What are you doing here?"

Hector's cold eyes were murderous. "I heard you've locked up Natalia. Tell me, is it true? Where are

you hiding her?"

Magnus glared at Hector, implying something, "Locked up? I'm only protecting my wife from the

harassment of irrelevant people. She's pregnant."

"Harassment?" Hector wanted to punch Magnus. "Magnus, do you know what you're doing? She'll be

heartbroken. You're heartless. She's a human being, a girl who can laugh and cry, not your pet. She will

never be happy with you!"

Hector stepped forward, pointing at Magnus' nose. "You didn't lock her up on Sapphire Island, did

you?"

With that, Hector turned to leave, not wanting to see Magnus a second longer. He was going to

Sapphire Island to see Natalia.

Magnus didn't take Hector's words seriously. "Locked up? I'm just protecting my wife. How’s that

considered locking up? What are you trying to do? Don't be childish. I'll have Uncle send you to Silent

King, then you'll stay put."

Dropping this line, Magnus leisurely walked back to his desk, sitting down calmly. He glanced at Hector

standing by the door. "Remember to close the door on your way out."

Contrary to Magnus' calm demeanor, Hector was trembling with anger. He strode up to Magnus, and

his eyes were filled with fury. "Magnus, you'll regret doing this! One day, Natalia will hate you. Have you

thought about the consequences? Do you know how vulnerable a woman is during pregnancy? You'll

lose her forever!"

Hearing Hector's words, Magnus felt a pang in his heart. Would he regret it? The most vulnerable

period? His brows furrowed tightly, and his face darkened. "Mind your own business. What’s going on

between her and me is none of your concern."

Hector was infuriated by Magnus' nonchalant attitude. "Magnus, all you do is hiding her. Locking her up

on Sapphire Island is fucked up. You can't make her happy! You'll ruin her!"

"Really? If I can't give her happiness, can you?" Magnus was already on edge these past few days.

Hector's provocation made him snap back, "Wake up! She's my wife, and the mother of my child. She's

not someone you can covet!"

"You're a madman, and unreasonable!" Hector angrily left these words behind, storming out of Magnus'

office. Before leaving, he gave a hard kick to the door.

Magnus didn't take Hector's blatant provocation seriously. It seemed Hector was better off staying

abroad. He couldn't make Natalia happy? Ha, his wife wasn't something anyone could covet!

And there was also that Callum! They were all acting like he didn't exist!

At that thought, Magnus' temper flared up once again. He got up irritably from his chair and walked

towards the floor-to-ceiling windows. His brows furrowed as he looked outside.

"My dear lady, what am I to do with you?"

Magnus would never know, not after some time, that Hector's words became reality. He regretted it. He

shouldn't have locked her up like this; he had truly ruined her...

*

Sapphire Island

Every day, Natalia sat on the balcony, looking out at the sea. She had lost all her appetite, eating only a

little bit each day. No matter what she ate, she didn't feel like it, and her already frail body was

becoming increasingly thin.

A week had passed, and Magnus had not shown up. She knew that to him, she had always been

disposable. It would be better if he didn't come back, because that meant there wouldn't be any

quarrels.

Perhaps, like Morgan, what he cared about was only the child she was carrying in her belly.

Natalia’s thin hand caressed her stomach, and she forced out a smile that looked uglier than a cry.

"Sweetie, what should mommy do?"