The Imposter Bride (Natalia and Magnus) novel Chapter 523

Rowell's voice grew fainter until the line went dead.

Magnus furrowed his brow and pulled the distraught Natalia into his embrace. "Honey, it looks like Rowell's time is running out. Let's go say our goodbyes, okay?"

Natalia threw herself into Magnus' arms, sobbing heartbreakingly. "Honey, I used to hate him so much. I hate how he mistreated my mom and neglected me. But now, hearing his words... my heart hurts so bad. What do I do?"

"Darling, Rowell is your biological father. Blood is thicker than water. No matter how much you've resented him, his blood runs through your veins, so of course, it hurts. Come on, let's go see him." Magnus held her tightly.

Gradually, Natalia calmed down in Magnus’ arms, wiped away her tears, and clung to him. "Honey, when do we leave?"

"Right now. We'll take the private jet. I’ll go wake Jonas up so he can come with us," Magnus said, letting go of Natalia to rouse their son.

Natalia got dressed and began to pack.

"Jonas, we're heading to the UK. Get ready." Magnus woke Jonas up.

Groggy from sleep, Jonas looked up at his dad's anxious face. "What's happened? Dad, why are we going to the UK?"

Touched by Jonas' mature reaction, Magnus replied warmly, "Your grandpa isn't doing well. We're going to be there for your mom to see him one last time."

"Okay," Jonas said, quickly getting dressed. The family packed lightly and headed for the private airstrip.

At 2 AM, their plane left Hawaii, bound for the UK. They landed in the UK at 7 AM and rushed to Rowell’s estate.

The mansion was eerily quiet. Natalia pushed open the door and saw Alice and her mother sitting on the couch, startled by her sudden arrival.

"Natalia, what are you doing here?" Alice stood up, looking flustered at Natalia.

"I've come to see my dad," Natalia said, bypassing the pleasantries and heading straight for Rowell's room. She didn’t want to lay eyes on Alice and Lydia.

"Stop right there!" Lydia shouted.

Natalia turned to face her with an icy gaze, "I'm here at Mr. Rowell's request." She didn't want to exchange words with Lydia.

"Weren't you just calling him 'dad?’ Now it's Mr. Rowell? What, you hope he dies soon so you can come back and claim the inheritance? Dream on, Natalia!" Lydia shrieked.

"Enough! Who cares about your inheritance? The Andersen Corporation could buy a hundred families like the McKinneys. Do you really think anyone is after your petty assets?" Magnus' dark eyes glinted fiercely, and Lydia took a step back in alarm. She then turned to see Magnus and Jonas by Natalia’s side, feeling a wave of panic. This family was impressive.