The Imposter Bride (Natalia and Magnus) novel Chapter 233

Natalia was acutely aware of Magnus' gaze lingering on her, but she simply ignored him, not even sparing him a glance.

Magnus knew Natalia's temperament well and didn't mind it at all. All that mattered was that his wife had returned.

After a few hours of flying, the plane gently landed. As Natalis disembarked, she paused, confusion etched on her face. She had expected to return with Magnus to their old home, Melfort, but the scenery before her eyes was far from familiar.

"Where are we? Why have you brought me here?" Natalia questioned, her voice laced with curiosity.

Magnus looked at her intently. "My dear, we're in France. Don't you remember?"

Natalia didn't respond. Whether it was France or Melfort, it made no difference. She would make Magnus realize that their relationship was beyond repair, no matter how hard he tried.

A car awaited them as they exited the airport, ready to transport them to a seaside villa. Passing through unfamiliar streets, Natalia felt no emotion. However, a sense of familiarity washed over her upon arriving at their destination. The villa was the spitting image of their old home back in Melfort, even down to its proximity to the sea.

"Do you like it?" Magnus asked softly.

Natalia didn't respond. She despised the villa that reminded her so much of Melfort, a place that had only brought her endless pain and humiliation. These thoughts, however, she kept to herself. She followed Magnus into the villa, feeling a chill run down her spine as they approached it.

Entering the villa, Natalia had to admit that Magnus had put a lot of thought into it. The house was decorated similarly to their old home. Yet, she felt nothing but emptiness.

"My dear, take a look. The view of the sea is the same as it was in Melfort, isn't it?" Magnus said, a hopeful smile playing on his lips.

Natalia had no interest in entertaining him. She found a chair and sat down, stating her stance bluntly, "Magnus, the only reason I agreed to come back with you is to prevent you from causing harm to Cal and other innocent lives. Don’t mistake my intentions. It's over between us. Keeping me by your side won't change that."

Magnus felt as though he had been struck. He had brought Natalia back, not to hear her draw a line between them. "My dear, don't be so quick to decide. I believe you still love me, otherwise, you wouldn't have come back with me."

Natalia was exasperated with Magnus' self-centeredness. "Magnus, you're so self-absorbed. Why can't you believe what others tell you? How many times do I have to tell you that it's over between us!"

Natalia dropped these words with a cool tone, and her face looked stern. "I need some rest. Please leave."

Magnus was disheartened by her words but didn't argue. He stood up, gently touched her hair, and said, "Calm down, my dear. There are clothes for you upstairs. Take a shower and rest. I'll be back soon."

Natalia didn't move. She sat there, as still as a statue.