The Imposter Bride (Natalia and Magnus) novel Chapter 153

"If you two were as solid as a rock, why did you part ways for nine years? You know what happened within those years. All I can say is that your bond was of youthful naivety, and your decisions were immature and irrational. And now, when Magnus stands on his feet, you finally show up. Why didn't you come back to be with him all these years? If Magnus can't forget you, he could simply break up with me and marry you. It's not about handing him back to you. Magnus doesn't belong to anyone, and he's not a borrowed item that needs returning. As for your claim that Magnus doesn't want to hurt me and sent you instead, it feels like a sympathy-seeking drama you staged.

"I admit, I'm young and pretty. But does that mean I should sacrifice my marriage to make you happy? And about your offer of money? As of now, I'm Magnus' wife, and half of the Andersen Corporation's money is mine. Where's yours coming from? Isabella, I'm not a charity, nor am I an angel. Your words today mean nothing to me."

Natalia stood up, slinging her backpack over her shoulder. "Isabella, I have an exam tomorrow. I need to go home and study. Excuse me." With that, she left the coffee shop briskly.

Isabella watched Natalia's retreating figure, her eyes glinting with a fierce light. This girl was not easy to deal with. She was much tougher than that foolish woman, Kendra. Although these two were both the Clarksons, there was a world of difference.

She clenched her fists tightly, her nails digging into her flesh. With a sweep of her arm, she knocked her coffee off the table. When she noticed the café manager approach, she pulled out some cash from her purse, tossed it on the table, and left.

Natalia wandered aimlessly down the street, Isabella's words stinging her heart. However, she no longer felt the pain. She had grown numb. She simply didn't want to appear weak and vulnerable in front of this woman. Even if she had no future with Magnus, she would not allow this woman to bully her.

Under the neon lights, she didn't know where to go. Looking up, she spotted the public library, its lights on. Perfect. She could study in the library and return home a bit later to avoid Magnus. She walked in, finding a quiet corner, and took out her study materials to begin revising.

Ten minutes later, she felt a shadow over her. Turning around, she found a tall man standing behind her, looking at her study materials.

"Excuse me?" she asked, looking up at the stranger.

He was dressed in a casual blue outfit. With his brown eyes and slightly curly hair, he had a handsome face that could make heads turn. He stood next to Natalia, staring at her with wide eyes for a full three minutes, going from surprise to delight to confusion.

"Sir, do we know each other?" Natalia asked as his gaze grew more intense.

She was worried that the man might be a playboy who flirted with pretty girls whenever he saw them. But with so many people here, surely he wouldn't do anything inappropriate.

The man finally responded, "Hello, miss. Your eyes remind me of someone I used to know."

"I'm sorry, I don’t know you." With that, she stood up, ready to leave.

The man quickly stopped her, "Please don't misunderstand, miss. Continue with your studies. I won't disturb you anymore. I apologize." He immediately moved away and took a seat further away.

Natalia resumed her studies and ended up sitting there for three hours. By the time she was ready to leave, only the man from earlier and she were left. The library was about to close.

Back at Maplewood Manor, Magnus was surprised to see Natalia hadn't returned. He wondered if she was still upset and had gone to Lexi's house. He couldn't wait any longer and asked Chase to locate her. Chase found that Natalia was at the library.

Magnus couldn’t wait another minute and drove straight to the library. As he arrived, Natalia and the man were coming out of the library.