The Imposter Bride (Natalia and Magnus) novel Chapter 238

Natalia's cheeks flushed, a tinge of embarrassment coloring her features. "I...I just forgot about the past, I've only recently started to remember everything again."

"Well, aren't you something," Lexi huffed, hands on her hips in an exaggerated show of indignation. "We've been worried sick and lost our appetites and sleep over you. And you just forgot about us? That's simply outrageous."

Sabrina quickly intervened, playing the peacemaker. "Alright, alright. As long as Natalia is safe and sound now, let's not tease her anymore."

Natalia glanced at her two best friends, and a whirl of thoughts and words begging to be spoken were swirling in her mind. But with Magnus still present, and she refrained from voicing them. Instead, she got up and ushered them upstairs. "Come on, let me show you my room."

Both Lexi and Sabrina understood Natalia's need for privacy and followed suit. "Sure, let's see what your new room looks like."

"Absolutely, let's go and check it out."

"Mummy, I want to come too." Jonas, who was finally filled after stuffing down a few pancakes, ran over from the dining table, eager to join the excitement.

Lexi looked surprised. "Oh my gosh, Natalia, is he your son?" Magnus had hidden Jonas so well that they didn't even know about his existence.

Natalia nodded. "Yes, we were all deceived by Morgan. He hid Jonas and lied to me, telling me my baby was dead."

Lexi shook her head in disbelief, disregarding Magnus' presence. "What a despicable man! How could he be so cruel?"

Sabrina tugged at Lexi, signaling her to be more cautious with her words. After all, Magnus was still in their presence.

Lexi, however, was undeterred. "What? We can't criticize him for his wrongdoings? If it hadn't been for his actions, would Natalia have been so heartbroken to have driven her car off a cliff?"

Sabrina pursed her lips, exasperated. Lexi, always one to speak her mind, didn't seem to understand the need for tact, regardless of who was present.

Magnus, having heard Lexi's words, didn't retaliate. Instead, he admitted candidly, "Yes, my grandfather was wrong in this matter. He has since secluded himself and no longer interferes with family affairs."

"Indeed, as if seclusion is a punishment. Who's going to make up for Natalia's lost years?" Lexi asked boldly, unafraid of Magnus' potential backlash.

Magnus lowered his gaze, remorse etched on his face. "All of this was my fault, and I will make it up to her. I hope she can give me a chance to start over."

He vowed to make up for his mistakes for the rest of his life. “Please forgive me, my love,” Magnus pleaded silently.

"That's not for us to decide. You have to ask Natalia," Lexi said, turning to Natalia. "Right, Natalia?"

Natalia didn't respond, unsure of what to say. She urged Lexi to follow her upstairs. "Let's go, we can talk in my room."