The Imposter Bride (Natalia and Magnus) novel Chapter 390

Jonas, with his quirky charm, immediately sensed the mood and wrapped his arms around Natalia's thigh. "Momma, don't you wanna see me anymore? Don't send me away. I'll be super good and listen to everything you say. Momma, can I live with you, please?"

Natalia didn't hesitate as she looked at the well-behaved, understanding boy. "Of course, sweetie, I would never dream of sending you away. You'll stay with me."

"And me!" Magnus chimed in, sidling over and wrapping his arms around Natalia's shoulders. "Oh, my gorgeous Ms. Clarkson, please have a heart and take in this fine lodger!"

"No way, José!" Natalia said as she shrugged off Magnus' arms, scooped up Jonas, and hopped into her car, leaving Magnus in a cloud of exhaust as she zoomed away.

Magnus, covered in the car's fumes, chuckled instead of getting angry. "Well, well, my lady finally grew some claws."

James, following behind Magnus, shook his head in dismay. Love was a fearsome thing indeed. Look, another one bites the dust.

"Let's go. It's time to start our lives under someone else's roof," Magnus said, slipping into the passenger seat of the car James had just bought. He was in high spirits as he set off in the direction Natalia had left.

Natalia and Jonas reached home without a hitch. She had been staying at the hospital to take care of Magnus, so it had been a while since she had been home.

Opening the house, she let in some fresh air through the windows and had just settled on the couch when a rapid knock came at the door. Without guessing, Natalia knew who it was. She opened the door with a resigned shake of her head. "Magnus, what are you..."

"Natalia, haha, it really is you! Fantastic, darling!"

Barging in was someone Natalia hadn't seen in ages, enveloping her in a fierce hug that nearly bowled her over.

Steadying her feet, Natalia caught a waft of familiar perfume and, to her surprise, found herself in the arms of Lexi. "Oh my God, Lexi? What are you doing here?" Natalia was stunned, unsure how Lexi had found her.

Lexi clung to Natalia, sobbing, "Oh, Natalia, I've finally found you. It's such a relief."

Something was off in Lexi's voice, and Natalia quickly led her to the couch, full of concern. "Lexi, what's going on?"

Between sobs, Lexi confessed, "Natalia, I can't do it anymore." She sniffled, her shoulders shaking. "I've divorced Callum. No, I've been abandoned by him!"

"What?" Natalia was confused. "What happened? And when did you two get married?"