The Imposter Bride (Natalia and Magnus) novel Chapter 321

Callum was always straight to the point, never one to hide or deny the truth. He nodded at Natalia. "Indeed, Natalia, I'm here for this lass. She feigned a stomachache and vanished from my mansion, making me search high and low for her. Today, I finally found her."

Natalia was taken aback by the day's events. She could not fathom that Callum was the one who had imprisoned Lexi, a fact that was hard to swallow. "Cal, Lexi told me she was held captive. Was it you who imprisoned her?"

A hint of embarrassment surfaced on Callum's face, but he nodded unabashedly. "Yes, I was the one who did it."

"Why? Cal, why would you do such a thing? Lexi is one of my best friends in this world. Why would you do such a thing to her?" Natalia found it hard to believe that the ever-charming Cal could do such a thing.

Callum looked at Natalia, speaking with sincerity, "Buttercup, it all started the night you rejected me. Heartbroken, I drank heavily and mistook Lexi for you."

Hearing Callum's words, a chill ran down Natalia's spine. The night she rejected him? Was it the night she reconciled with Magnus? She thought back to the note she had found in her room, which she assumed had been left by Lexi. "So, was the note in my room actually written by you?"

Callum nodded. "Yes, fearing she would tell you and incur your disdain, I kidnapped her and stashed her away in my mansion."

"Cal, I'm disappointed in you," Natalia whispered, the disappointment clear on her face. She hugged the silent Lexi, feeling heartbroken. "Lexi, I'm sorry I didn't know what happened to you. If I had known the trip to France would have such serious consequences, I wouldn't have invited you to stay with me. I'm so sorry."

Lexi shook her head silently. It was all a series of unfortunate events, and Natalia wasn't to blame.

Callum watched the girls hug each other, then said, "Buttercup, after I imprisoned Lexi, I didn't harm her. I just restricted her freedom. But over time, I became attracted to her personality and realized what a wonderful girl she is. It wasn't until she escaped from my mansion that I realized I couldn't live without her. I think I'm in love with her."

"Really? Is it because you fell in love with me? Or because you're unwilling to let go of the child in my womb?" Lexi scoffed. "Callum, I am a free citizen, entitled to my rights and equality, not a plaything for your amusement! Keep your cheap love, I don't need it!"

Callum paled at Lexi's words and quickly moved closer to her. "You're right, it's all my fault. I've been too overbearing. But you're pregnant now, so please don't get upset, it's not good for your health."

Hearing these words, even Natalia was stunned. Yes, Cal was always gentle and charming, but she had never seen him speak so tenderly before.

"Stay away from me! I never want to see you again! I want to go home. I want to see my parents!" Lexi cried, her tears falling freely.