The Imposter Bride (Natalia and Magnus) novel Chapter 474

Jonas' diminutive frame clambered up the crisscrossing steel jungle gym. His tiny silhouette was plastered against the metal skeleton of the structure. He was now the equivalent of ten stories high, a mere speck clinging to the bars as the wind whipped fiercely around him, threatening to dislodge his fragile grip.

Suddenly, his hand slipped, and his body plummeted downward.

“Jonas!” Natalia's voice burst forth in a panic, her already anxious heart plunging into an abyss as she watched Jonas fall.

Thankfully, Magnus was quick on his feet, slapping a hand over Natalia's mouth and whispering urgently in her ear, “Shh, don’t distract him.”

As it turned out, Jonas had merely lost his grip momentarily and swiftly caught onto the lower rungs, regaining his composure.

After witnessing the harrowing scene, Natalia was drenched in cold sweat. Her heart thundered with the fear of what might have been had Jonas not managed to hold on. And yet, the courageous boy continued to ascend, his slender frame swaying in the wind, drawing tears of worry from Natalia's eyes.

Unable to bear the sight any longer, Natalia turned on her heels and fled the scene, knowing that if she stayed a moment longer, she'd surely beg Jonas to abandon his training and come home.

The close call had also set Magnus’ forehead glistening with sweat. Thankfully, his composure kept him from shouting out as Natalia had. Only when he saw Jonas complete his task, turning danger into triumph, did he realize his back was soaked with cold perspiration. Watching his son persist in his upward battle, Magnus couldn't help but swell with pride. “That's my boy,” he thought.

Before Magnus could share his pride with Natalia, she was already stumbling out of sight. With a shrug of resignation to Richard, he said, “Women, you know. Their hearts break too easily. I’d better go and comfort her. Could you keep an eye on Jonas?”

Richard nodded with an understanding 'OK' gesture, reassuring Magnus as he went after Natalia.

Magnus caught up with Natalia, wrapping an arm around her shoulders as they left the training facility together.