The Imposter Bride (Natalia and Magnus) novel Chapter 330

And so, Hector hurriedly packed his few belongings and moved in with Natalia, embarking on their co-habiting journey. They would jog together every morning, then return home to paint, exchanging insights. After that, they would cook and eat together.

Hector, being the mindful one, took care of Natalia meticulously. Every day, he felt as if he was living in a dream. This was the kind of life he had always yearned for, practically perfect. The only imperfection was that Natalia saw him merely as a good friend, with no hint of romantic affection in her eyes.

As time flew by, Hector started to crave more. He was no longer satisfied with being just good pals with Natalia. He wanted more. He wanted Natalia to be his lover, to continue the captivating romance they had during their adolescence.

One evening, Hector secretly prepared a lavish dinner behind Natalia's back. When night fell, he called her out of her room.

Natalia, pushed along by Hector, found herself in their small garden filled with flowers and plants. To her surprise, a small table had been set up there. Not only was the table laden with a feast, but it also held a beautiful candlestick.

Upon seeing this, Natalia turned to Hector with a smile. "Hector, are you inviting me to a candlelit dinner?"

Hector, ever the gentleman, pulled out a chair for Natalia. "Sit, my beautiful queen."

Natalia blushed at the compliment and gave a shy chuckle before taking a seat.

Hector poured a glass of red wine for Natalia and raised his glass in a toast. "To our reunion, cheers!"

Natalia reciprocated the gesture, her red lips lightly touching the glass. "Cheers!"

As Hector and Natalia had a few drinks, the night sky deepened, with stars twinkling like winking eyes. Natalia's cheeks were flushed, a hint of tipsiness showing.

Suddenly, Hector rose from his seat and produced a dazzling red rose seemingly out of nowhere. He knelt on one knee before Natalia. "Natalia, I love you. Will you marry me?"

Natalia was taken aback by Hector's proposal. She thought they were just having a casual drink. She never expected Hector to propose. The proposal was so sudden that Natalia didn't know how to react. She was rooted to the spot.

However, Hector remained kneeling, passionately saying, "Natalia, you know, I've loved you for a very long time. I know you love me, too, but fate separated us. You left me for someone else. I was too timid back then, not knowing how to fight for my happiness, and I let you go! When I heard you had fallen into the sea, there were countless times I felt like jumping in after you. I regret letting you go for the rest of my life. Now, you're like an angel who's descended from heaven. I know you've suffered over these years, but let's not talk about the past. This is my chance to start anew! Natalia, will you marry me?"

Natalia looked at Hector kneeling on the ground, her heart filled with unease. She had thought Hector would cherish their time together and not bring up their buried feelings, but it seemed she couldn't escape it.

Taking a deep breath, Natalia slowly shook her head. “Hector, I’m sorry. I thought our relationship was pure platonic affection. But now I realize I was wrong. Maybe I was too presumptuous, and I never asked about your feelings. I... I'm really sorry."