The Imposter Bride (Natalia and Magnus) novel Chapter 382

Magnus gripped her arm tightly, pulling Natalia into a protective and tender embrace. "I won't let you blame yourself, darling. It's not your fault! And it's got nothing to do with that damn promise, alright? Trust me, please—it's really not your fault!"

"But if I hadn't broken my promise, how could anything have happened to Jonas?" Natalia looked up at Magnus, her eyes filled with a mix of panic and helplessness.

With a heart full of sorrow, Magnus gently kissed her forehead, tracing her smooth brow with his lips, kissing away the tear streaks on Natalia's face. "My love, listen to me, believe me, Jonas will be safe."

Natalia fell silent, sobbing softly. Her shoulders trembled intermittently with grief.

This whole scene was witnessed by Hector, who had just pushed the door open. Holding a tray with breakfast, Hector closed his eyes in despair, feeling the chill of sorrow in his heart. He had made breakfast with the intention of calling Natalia to eat, but he never expected to stumble upon this scene.

He hadn't slept well the night before, either. Every time he closed his eyes, he couldn't help but speculate about the situation here, deeply distrustful of Magnus. He feared that the shameless Magnus would take advantage of Natalia.

But, as it turned out, his worries were unfounded. They were the real couple. And he was just a self-deluding third wheel, a complete and utter failure.

Magnus softly comforted Natalia; outside, a heartbroken Hector stood. In this way, a cloud of sadness enveloped the three of them, and they waited in torment for James to return after being out all day.

Facing the hopeful eyes of the three, James couldn't bear to tell them the truth and closed his eyes, shaking his head in resignation. "The car was abandoned in a derelict district. We've practically turned Hawaii upside down today, but no trace."

"How could this happen? Jonas has never been to Hawaii. Why would someone kidnap him?!" Natalia exclaimed, out of control.

Magnus patted her back consolingly. "Calm down, Jonas is bound to be okay."

"How could I possibly be calm?!" Natalia pushed Magnus away. "It's all because of me that things have turned out this way! I'm going to go out and find Jonas myself!" With that, she stumbled toward the door.

Hector quickly followed, worried that Natalia would come to harm.

Magnus made to chase after her, but his phone suddenly rang. He answered the call as he walked, and a familiar voice came through. "Ha, Magnus, are you going out of your mind looking for your son? Hahaha!"

Magnus stopped in his tracks and quickly regained his composure. "Lucius, is that you?" He could recognize that voice anywhere; it belonged to his brother, who had ruined half his life.

"Correct! It's me! Magnus, you probably never dreamed I'd break out of prison, huh! You put me away and made me suffer, and for that, I swear I won't let you live a peaceful life!" It was Lucius on the phone, and his voice was filled with venom. "Just to let you know, your little brat is with me. You'll bring a hundred million dollars to the harbor front alone if you're smart. No cops, no tricks! You come alone, or else I'll kill the kid!"