The Imposter Bride (Natalia and Magnus) novel Chapter 255

Instantly, Magnus' face darkened, pulling Natalia close to him. "Honey, if you dally any longer, we're going to miss our flight. And didn't you mention you wanted to call Lexi? Did you do it?"

While waiting for their coffee at Starbucks earlier, Natalia had mentioned she needed to call Lexi to inform her about their prolonged stay in France. However, because of Callum, she had put it off.

Reminded by Magnus, Natalia's melancholic expression shifted. "Oh, right, I need to call Lexi. She left without a word, not even a text, which was quite heartless."

With that, she started dialing Lexi's number, but all she got from the other end was the busy signal.

Natalia frowned in confusion. "What's up with her? Why isn't she picking up?"

Natalia was so engrossed in her attempt to reach Lexi, that she failed to notice the unease on Callum's face as he stood across her.

Callum was determined to keep Natalia from leaving, but the mention of Lexi's name brought back the image of the girl trapped in his mansion. He knew he had lost any grounds to keep Natalia here.

With a deep sigh, Callum acknowledged his inability to challenge Magnus for Natalia. At least, not until he had sorted out Lexi's situation, he didn't deserve to stand beside his Buttercup.

Of course, Natalia was oblivious to Callum's internal conflict. She pocketed her phone and glanced apologetically at Callum. "Cal, our flight is soon… so…"

Callum averted his gaze. "Buttercup, I know I shouldn't keep you here in the UK. But, if you go there, could you not accept Magnus too quickly? I'll sort things out here and come find you soon."

Natalia gave Callum a puzzled look, not knowing when the usually nonchalant Cal had become so bashful, that eyes were even dodging hers.

Could it be that her leaving had hit him too hard?

Natalia looked guiltily at Callum, trying to reassure him. "Cal, don't overthink it. I'm only going to take care of Jonas."

"Alright, let's get going. We're running late for boarding," Magnus, unable to bear the sight any longer, interjected. A moment more, and his heart would burst out of frustration.

Magnus briskly led Natalia away from Starbucks, and did not even get the chance to say a proper goodbye to Callum.

Watching Natalia leave, a sour taste filled Callum's mouth. He wished he could slap himself.

Drinking had indeed muddled his senses!

If he hadn't gotten drunk and acted recklessly, he wouldn't have to watch his Buttercup being led away by another man today!

Feeling utterly despondent, Callum drove back to his mansion in a huff, plunging straight into his wine cellar. He wanted to drown his sorrows, hoping to drink until he lost all sense of time. That way, he wouldn't have to worry about Magnus taking advantage of his Buttercup.

In another corner of the mansion, Lexi lay in bed, too drained to even cry. She had been fasting for a day, and despite her stomach growling in hunger, she chose to fight against the brute in this way!

Even if he had imprisoned her, she wouldn't bow down to him!