The Imposter Bride (Natalia and Magnus) novel Chapter 304

Dr. Frankie sighed heavily. "Madam, we've tried countless times, but this poison is just too relentless. We've been unable to successfully concoct the antidote, and I'm truly sorry. But we won't give up!"

Natalia staggered back in despair. "Is there truly no other way?"

Dr. Frankie shook his head. "Madam, there are over a hundred ways to create this poison, and we've tried dozens of mixtures, but as you know, we've failed each time. Unless the person who poisoned him has a change of heart, I'm afraid that with such a conservative method of detoxification, I worry about Mr. Magnus' ability to hold on."

Natalia was shattered by Dr. Frankie's words. She stumbled out of the pathology lab, muttering, "No, it can't be. You're all lying to me!"

Watching Natalia's heartbreaking sobs, Dr. Frankie reached out to comfort her, but he knew any words of comfort would be futile. Perhaps a good cry would alleviate some of her stress. He decided to let her be and returned to the lab to continue working on the antidote.

Natalia found a quiet corner in the hospital garden and sobbed. She'd always comforted herself and believed Magnus would get better, but today, even he'd spoken words of despair. Was it possible that he would never recover?

No! She shook her head vigorously to rid herself of that terrifying thought. The idea was too horrifying to accept.

After two days of this, Magnus' condition worsened, and Natalia was on the brink of collapse.

Just as Natalia was sinking into despair, her phone rang. The number was unfamiliar. She steeled herself and answered, "Hello, who is this?"

"Haha! Natalia, how have you been these days? Enjoying yourself?" The arrogant laughter on the other end of the line made Natalia's blood run cold. Even before the caller introduced herself, Natalia knew it was Belle, the one who'd poisoned Magnus.

Natalia took a deep breath and gripped her phone tightly. "Belle, did you poison Magnus? How could you be so cruel?"

"Cruel? Natalia, I never thought you'd be this sharp after only five years," Belle's voice was filled with smug satisfaction. "But you're still not much of a match for me. Yes, I poisoned Magnus. Isn't it hilarious how I've got both of you dancing in the palm of my hand?"

Natalia's blood ran cold as she listened to Belle's revolting laughter. She knew nothing about Belle, but Belle seemed to know everything about her.

"Who are you? Why do you know about our past? Why did you poison Magnus?" The questions tumbled out before Natalia could stop them. She instantly regretted it. Belle had set this trap for them, and why would she tell Natalia the truth?

As expected, Belle's laughter only grew louder. "Natalia, I just complimented your intelligence. Why are you still as naive as before? Such a disappointment."