The Imposter Bride (Natalia and Magnus) novel Chapter 151

She had just finished saying this when Magnus caught up to Natalia from behind and grabbed her arm, saying, "Darling, why are you running?"

Caught off guard, Natalia's eyes darted around. After a moment's thought, she looked at Magnus, "I think it might be best if we took some time apart."

"Why?" Magnus' dark eyes bore into her, as if trying to penetrate her very soul. "Did I do something wrong? Why do you need to take some time to think? Let's go back and talk it out." He said, pulling her towards the parking lot.

Natalia forcefully shook off his hand."I said we need a break, Magnus. I'm going to stay with Lexi for a while." Tears welled up in her eyes as she spoke. Her heart ached. Why did he have to insist on being with her when he already had Isabella?

Magnus' fiery temper simmered down at Natalia's vulnerable state. But he couldn't let her walk away. If there was a misunderstanding, he would clear it up. He was always at a loss when it came to his dear wife. She could do whatever she wanted, as long as she didn't leave.

"Honey," Magnus took Natalia's hand, looking earnestly into her eyes. "Can we not fight? Come home with me, okay? I've missed you so much these past few days." His last words were barely a whisper, audible only to Natalia.

Natalia's mind went blank. She looked into his gentle gaze and pleading expression, her resolve crumbling. But the thought of what he'd done with Isabella brought fresh tears to her eyes.

Magnus gently wiped her tears away. "Let's go home, sweetheart."

She hesitated, biting her lip, and weakly uttered: "I... I want to stay with Lexi for a couple of days. I'll come back after that."

Seeing her teary eyes, Magnus felt a pang in his heart.

"What for? You have your own home," he asked, somewhat confused. "Honey, is there some misunderstanding? Let's go home and talk it out." He held on to her hand.

"I..." Natalia couldn't find the words. She twisted her fingers nervously, keeping her head down in silence.

Noticing Natalia's struggle and the hurt in her eyes, Magnus couldn't help but say in a tender voice, "Honey, come home with me. I won't have my wife staying somewhere else."

Natalia remained silent with her head lowered, feeling a slight sting in her nose. He kept calling her his wife, but did he truly treat her as one?

When he was cozying up with Isabella, did he ever think about the fact that she was his wife?!

What was she even hoping for? Perhaps she was just falling deeper into his trap and tenderness. By the time she realized it, her heart would already be in pieces.

With that thought, Natalia mustered the courage to look up and declared, "I am going to stay with Lexi. I'm not coming home with you."

Magnus knew Natalia was being stubborn, but he hadn't expected her to be this obstinate. She was as stubborn as a mule.

Without another word, he grabbed Natalia's arm and led her towards the parking lot. "No way, you're coming back to the Andersen's with me today. No other options."

Lexi got angry and stepped in front of Magnus, "Mr. Andersen, Natalia said she doesn't want to go with you. You have really gone too far this time. What gives you the right?"

"Is that so?" Magnus lazily looked at Lexi, his tone filled with a strong sense of threat. "She's my wife. I'm simply asking her to come home. Is that not allowed?"