The Imposter Bride (Natalia and Magnus) novel Chapter 216

"Miss Clarkson," said Paul solemnly. "Our CEO was roughed up by Callum's bodyguards yesterday. He's been refusing to go to the hospital and has been running a high fever since last night. He's been calling your name deliriously."

"Miss Clarkson, Magnus came to you without his bodyguards. He let Callum's men beat him, all out of respect for you. Do you really think a small fry like Callum could take down our CEO?

"For these past years, he's been searching for you relentlessly, barely sleeping and often drinking himself into oblivion. His body's worn out from the strain. Now, he's sick and he keeps calling for you.

"Please, could you go see him? For old times' sake. Even if he's hurt you in the past, he's also saved you. You can't turn your back on him now!"

Paul's plea cut through Natalia like a knife. Was Magnus ill? Why wouldn't he go to the hospital?

"Then take him to the hospital," Natalia said dismissively.

"If he was willing to go to the hospital, I wouldn't be here begging you, Miss Clarkson. Please, go see him. This time, he came to England alone, all to bring you back."

"I'm not going back with him!" Natalia declared, turning to walk back into the mansion.

"Miss Clarkson, are you really going to leave him to die? He hasn't eaten in days. If you don't go see him, you'll regret it," Paul called after her.

Natalia's body stiffened for a moment, her hands clenched into fists, and she walked to the castle door, closing her eyes. She turned and headed towards Paul's car, saying, "Take me to see him one last time!"

Paul, surprised and pleased, immediately opened the car door and said, "Ms. Clarkson, thank you."

The car immediately left the castle and headed towards the Crown Hotel.

After Magnus was injured by the bodyguards and heard Natalia telling him to leave, saying they could never be together again, he suddenly felt like the past five years had been a dream. He woke up, and Natalia was by his side.

But she had changed, becoming ruthless and completely rejecting him. She was now engaged to Callum, and he didn't know what to do.

He didn't want to force her to be with him again, as he had caused her so much harm with his previous actions. But what should he do? He lay in the presidential suite, drinking one glass after another until he fell into a deep sleep.

In the middle of the night, Paul pushed the door open and saw Magnus, heavily intoxicated and with a weak breath. His body was burning up.

Shocked, Paul immediately thought of taking Magnus to the hospital, but Magnus, upon opening his eyes, told him to leave.

Paul had no choice but to call a doctor. The doctor said Magnus had internal injuries and, combined with the alcohol, his fever wasn't going down. They prescribed medication, but Magnus refused to take it. Paul had to stay with him all night, using a towel to cool him down.

Magnus murmured Natalia's name in his semi-conscious state, causing Paul great distress. Early in the morning, he went to the castle.

When Natalia entered the hotel room, she found it in disarray. The breakfast and medicine on the table were untouched. She walked to the bedside and saw a man lying lifeless on the pillow. Her heart sank, and her eyebrows furrowed tightly.

Magnus’ face was emaciated, his long hair and beard making him look like a homeless man rather than the CEO of Andersen Corporation. His complexion was pale, lacking any color, and Paul had managed to lower his temperature somewhat with physical cooling throughout the night.

Natalia squatted down. "Magnus, you need to go to the hospital or go back to Melfort! Don't die here."

Magnus heard her voice and his eyelids twitched slightly. He slowly opened his eyes a little and saw the girl in front of him. His wife?

"Natalia..." his throat couldn't produce sound, but the person in front of him was his wife. Oh, he was dreaming again.