The Imposter Bride (Natalia and Magnus) novel Chapter 171

"Ma’am, do you want to eat something?" Linden brought over a bowl of chicken soup. His eyes filled with concern as he watched Natalia, who had lost a considerable amount of weight.

Natalia merely shook her head in silence. She wasn’t hungry, and she had no appetite whatsoever.

"Madam, even if you have no appetite, you have to think of the little gentleman growing inside you. He's developing and needs plenty of nutrients. Look at you now. You’re so thin. When Mr. Magnus sees you, he'll surely be heartbroken." Linden tried to reason with Natalia, hoping she would feel better.

Natalia lifted her eyelids at the mention of Magnus. "Really? Would he truly care? Heh, I bet he has already forgotten about me."

Linden shook his head helplessly, he was amazed at Natalia's stubbornness. "Ma’am, he is a very devoted man. In all these years, I've never seen him care for anyone as much as he does for you. You're the only one who can sway his emotions."

"Please stop being angry with the young master. Shall I call him to come back?"

"No need." Natalia gave a bitter smile, not taking Linden's words to heart. If he wanted to come back, he would've done so already. There was no need for any phone calls.

"Madam, Mr. Magnus' cousin is here." May's voice came from downstairs. She was hesitant as whether to let Hector in. Magnus had instructed before he left to take good care of the madam and not to let her see anyone. So, would there be any problem letting Hector visit the madam?

Magnus' cousin? Natalia pondered for a moment. Was Hector here? She slowly stood up from the balcony and walked downstairs. "Let him in."

By the time Natalia descended the stairs, Hector had already stepped inside.

Their eyes met, and both of them froze.

Hector stared at Natalia, who was so thin she barely looked human. Her belly was protruding. She looked so frail, a gust of wind could probably blow her away.

His heart felt as if it was being torn apart. The pain was unbearable. "Natalia, how did you get so thin? That bastard Magnus, has he been mistreating you?"

"No." Natalia forced a smile, gesturing for Hector to sit down. "I'm fine. What brings you here?"

"Fine?" Hector's voice rose sharply. "Natalia, why are you covering up for that bastard?! He has you trapped on Sapphire Island and you say there's nothing wrong! Look at the state you're in! Where is he? Where is he?! I'm going to give him a piece of my mind!"

He turned to leave but was stopped by Natalia grabbing his wrist. "Hector, I'm really okay." She looked at Hector's handsome face, full of anger and sadness because of her. Unable to hold back her tears, she began to cry.

Hector opened his arms and pulled her frail body into his embrace, gently wiping her tears away. "Natalia, don't cry. I'm here and crying isn't good for the baby." He softly wiped away her tears.

Natalia cried even harder. She was like a broken dam, unable to hold back her tears. She soaked a large patch of Hector's shirt with her tears.

Hector held her silently. His heart was in pain as he watched Natalia, who he had once vowed to take care of for the rest of his life, weep uncontrollably. He had promised to make her happy but look at her now...

After letting Natalia cry it all out, Hector gently moved her shoulders. "Natalia, come with me. I will take care of you and the baby. Magnus doesn't love you. What kind of man leaves his pregnant wife alone on an island?! Trust me, Natalia." As he wiped away her endless stream of tears, he gently patted her shoulder.