The Imposter Bride (Natalia and Magnus) novel Chapter 30

A sudden lump formed in her throat, threatening to spill over into tears. Finally, she stepped forward, facing Morgan honestly, "Grandpa, I'm sorry. I'm not Kendra. I’m Natalia, Kyler's youngest daughter. My sister didn't want to marry Magnus, so they sent me to Sapphire Island instead. I didn't mean to deceive you, Grandpa."

Upon hearing her confession, Morgan slowly put down the documents he was holding and turned to look at Natalia, stunned. "Is all you've said true?" He had intended to lure Natalia with shares of the family business. If she had willingly replaced Kendra for the sake of money, she would have no place in the Andersen family. But she didn't want the shares. She had confessed her true identity, admitting she was an imposter. Morgan finally nodded in acknowledgement.

Smart girl, he thought.

Having confessed the truth, Natalia finally let out a sigh of relief. She had been living with this lie for over a month, dreading the day it would be exposed. Seeing the mocking smiles on Lucius and Lillian's faces earlier, she knew that day had arrived. She decided to tell Morgan the truth, believing him to be a reasonable man. Even if she was a substitute, he wouldn't kill her. At worst, he'd send her home.

"Grandpa, every word I've said is true. I wouldn't dare to lie. But Magnus doesn't know that I'm Natalia." Would he strangle her if he found out?

Morgan looked at the girl. He wanted to say that perhaps this girl was more suited for Magnus than Kendra ever could be. But Kyler's second daughter was illegitimate. Such a girl was not fit for his beloved grandson.

He slammed his hand down on the table, "Nonsense! You think this is a game, marrying in your sister's place?"

The cup on the desk rattled and fell to the floor with a loud clatter. Natalia clenched her hands tightly, closing her eyes. "I'm sorry." She hadn't expected Morgan to be so angry. Just as it seemed like his anger was about to explode, there was a knock on the study door.

She quickly turned to open the door and saw Magnus in his wheelchair, looking anxious. Without sparing Natalia a glance, he wheeled himself directly into the study, "Grandpa, what's wrong? Did Kendra upset you? She's young and naive. Don't hold it against her."

Morgan looked at his grandson, defending the girl. His heart ached even more. Magnus still didn't know that this girl wasn't the Clarkson's daughter. How much would it hurt him if he knew? He could tell Magnus was already fond of her.

But, no! He would not allow the Clarksons to deceive them like this. Looking at his grandson seated in the wheelchair, he waved his hand dismissively, "Enough, both of you may leave."

Magnus looked at the fuming Morgan and smiled, "Grandpa, don't be angry. You're almost eighty, and you should be enjoying your life. What could possibly make you so angry?"

After saying this, he took Natalia's hand and led her out of the study, heading straight to their bedroom on the third floor. Once the door was closed, Magnus turned to look at the girl, who was obviously frightened. “What did Grandpa say to you?”

Natalia looked into his icy eyes and shook her head, "Grandpa wanted me to sign a share ownership agreement, but I didn't."

"That's all?" The icy gaze bore into her as if trying to see through her, "You have one minute to tell me the truth." He wheeled himself over to her, lifting her chin up.

"What else are you hiding? I'm waiting for you to come clean." His voice was low and husky, like a suppressed growl.