The Imposter Bride (Natalia and Magnus) novel Chapter 203

Callum drove Natalia to the ancient McKinney family mansion. Before they even stepped out of the car, Natalia overheard a harsh tirade. "Get rid of this damned thing at once! I can't bear to see her for another second!"

The woman who was venting her ire was dressed lavishly, and her eyes were revealing a harshness that she didn't attempt to conceal.

Alice, who had been sulking in her car behind Callum, regained her confidence as soon as she returned home. She stepped out of the car and boldly approached the woman who was furiously ranting, "Mother!"

Alice's mother, who was raging at Lena's suicide, softened instantly upon seeing her beloved daughter. "Alice, where have you been? I've been looking everywhere for you."

Reassured by her mother's presence, Alice recovered her usual haughty demeanor.

Pointing at Natalia, who was being led by Callum from the car, Alice fumed, "Mother, I went to find this little tramp. She's Lena's bastard, and she's been hiding in Cal's castle for five years!”

Alice's mother’s eyes followed Alice's hand, and she stared at Natalia with ill intent. Upon seeing Natalia's blue eyes that resembled Rowell's, her gray eyes displayed a cruel determination. “So you're Lena's daughter?”

“Yes,” Natalia replied with dignity, meeting the woman's gaze.

The woman scoffed. "Well, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Lena's daughter is just as worthless. Get rid of your mother's mess!" Alice's mother retorted.

Natalia, ignoring the woman, slowly moved towards Lena's body, which was displayed in the center of the hall under a white cloth.

Callum had already coolly retorted, "Lady McKinney, when you speak about others, do your words reflect your upbringing? It's clear that the illustrious Lady McKinney's family values are quite lacking."

Enraged, Lady McKinney wanted to lash out, but standing in her way was the Duke, a rank higher than her. She swallowed the angry words that were on the tip of her tongue.