The Imposter Bride (Natalia and Magnus) novel Chapter 58

He would never let Natalia be led astray any longer. He'd known all along about the feud between the two brothers on his aunt's side. Now, he didn't care about the bid for Andersen Corporation and the arranged marriage. But dragging Natalia into it was something he absolutely wouldn't allow.

"Mrs. Andersen!" Hector pulled Natalia back, and suddenly someone called her from behind. Turning around, they saw Linden walking over with a smile.

"Mrs. Andersen, I saw you after school when I was shopping, so I thought I'd give you a ride home." He then turned to Hector. "So, you're classmates with Mr. Hector. I'm Mr. Magnus' butler, Linden."

Hector's heart sank. "Isn't Kendra my cousin's wife? Who are you calling Mrs. Andersen?"

Linden paused for a moment, then laughed. "I wouldn't know about that. All I know is that she is Mr. Magnus’ wife. He has instructed me to protect her."

With a bow, he motioned to Natalia. "Miss Natalia, the car is over there. Please, after you."

Natalia nodded, shot Hector a guilt-ridden look, and then walked toward the car. The car had long since left, but Hector still stood there, looking in the direction it had disappeared.

Natalia didn't say a word. Upon reaching home, she shut herself in the study to revise.

At Melfort Hospital, Kendra's face had been swollen for days after the bodyguard's assault. Her swelling had finally subsided that day.

Addison brought her some food, noticing that she was absent-mindedly staring out the window. "Kendra, you haven't eaten in days. You should eat something."

Kendra turned to look at the steaming bowl of chicken soup Addison had brought. She didn't have the slightest bit of an appetite. "Mother, this time Magnus had his bodyguard beat me up like this, and I won't let him get away with it."

Kendra's eyes darkened, a trace of malice flashing through them. She thought, “Natalia, it's all your fault. I will make you pay.”

"You need to take care of your health first if you want to settle the score with him, Kendra. It pains me to see you like this."

Kendra looked at her mother's worried face and nodded. "Alright, Mother. I'll eat."

After spending a week in the hospital, Kendra was discharged. Back at the Clarkson family mansion, she stood on the balcony, dialed a number on her phone and gave a few precise instructions. Standing on the balcony, and watching the sunrise, an evil smile appeared on her face.

Natalia went to school and came home every day, studying hard. Hector hadn't been to school since that day.

This day, four days after Magnus left Melfort, Natalia waved goodbye to Sabrina and Lexi after school, then headed home to Maplewood Manor to study for her final exams, which were only half a month away.

The manor wasn't far from the school, just a short walk away. Just as she crossed the intersection, Kendra appeared and blocked her path. Frowning, she asked, "What do you want now?"

Kendra stared at her fiercely. "You have no shame, Natalia. You still have the nerve to go to school. You must have been thrilled when you saw Magnus have his bodyguard beat me up. Do you know I spent a week in the hospital because of you?"

Kendra looked at the sister she'd bullied since they were children. Now she was living so happily, and Magnus had even hit her for Natalia. She could no longer hide her hatred. She wished she could tear Natalia's face apart.