The Imposter Bride (Natalia and Magnus) novel Chapter 399

Angela turned her head towards Callum with a sense of urgency in her eyes. "Callum, the reason I hopped on the first flight here was to see my high school sweetheart. Now, where is he? Please, don't jerk me around. This is serious."

Callum was clearly unimpressed with Angela's explanation and felt she wasn’t sincere at all. She was just here for a blast from the past. But Angela admitted it outright.

Though tinged with resignation, he couldn't help but shake his head in admiration and pointed towards the backyard. "He's out there in the garden, playing with the kids. You can find him there."

"What?" Angela's eyes widened in shock. "It's been years since I've seen him, and you're telling me he's got kids now? I don't care; this time, I'm not letting him slip away!"

With that declaration, she strode purposefully towards the garden, her legs carrying her swiftly through the yard.

Natalia and Lexi exchanged a glance, both thinking Angela had some nerve. What if the guy was married? Was she planning to just swoop in and take his wife’s place?

Natalia's heart skipped a beat at the thought. Magnus was out there in the garden. Good Lord, was Angela's long-lost love... Magnus? For a solid ten seconds, Natalia's face was frozen in shock before she managed to find her voice. She turned to Callum, disbelief coloring her tone, "Cal, this old flame of hers, it's not Magnus, is it?"

Natalia didn't even wait for Callum's response before she was chasing Angela's footsteps towards the garden. Her mind was a whirlwind of emotions. Was it possible that Magnus was Angela's high school sweetheart? This was just too much to handle!

Though she had just met Angela briefly, Natalia could already sense her forceful personality. What if Angela was set on clinging to Magnus...

Natalia couldn't bear to think further. She rushed out to the backyard, only to be met with a scene that shocked her to the core.

True to Natalia's fears, Angela was clinging to a man like an octopus. Her voice was sickly sweet as she cooed, "Darling, I've searched for you for years, and finally, I've found you. I won't let you get away from me this time!"

Natalia's face drained of color. She knew it! That jerk, Magnus!

Her fists clenched, and she took a deep breath, trying to hold back the tears that threatened to spill as she turned to leave the garden. She didn't have the grace to watch Magnus with another woman and greet them with a smile.

But before she could make her escape, a strong arm wrapped around her waist, and a familiar voice whispered in her ear, "Where are you going, dear?"

Natalia stiffened, trying to sound calm. "Let go of me, Mr. Andersen."

"What’s with the sudden formality calling me 'Mr. Andersen?’" Magnus sounded genuinely puzzled as he turned Natalia to face him. "You're crying? Why?"

Hearing his nonchalant inquiry, Natalia couldn't hold back her tears any longer. No longer trying to hide her distress, she wiped her eyes angrily. "Magnus, please keep your distance. I can't be bothered to compete with all your high school sweethearts. There are plenty of fish in the sea, so let me go!"

Magnus was utterly confused. "Dear, what are you talking about? What high school sweetheart?"