The Imposter Bride (Natalia and Magnus) novel Chapter 581

Without a second thought, Max blurted out, "I don't like her, with that gloomy face of hers. Every time I see her, it gives me the creeps."

Jonas chuckled, "Who taught you to talk like that?"

Max turned his head away with a pout, clearly not in the mood to answer Jonas' question.

Jonas felt resigned and ruffled Max's dark hair again. "But what if your real mom came back? Would that make you happy?"

"Really?" Max jumped up in excitement. "That would be awesome! I've been waiting for my real mom! Dad, tell me, where is she?"

Before he could finish, Madeline sauntered into the living room, calling out in a delicate voice, "Jonas, what have you been up to these past few days? Why has your phone been off?" She stood by the sofa, beaming at Jonas and Max.

With a puzzled look from Madeline, Jonas said gravely, "Darling, there's something I need to tell you."

After Madeline sat down, her eyes brimming with tenderness fixed on Jonas.

"I'm so sorry, Madeline, but Max's biological mother is about to return, and that means I can't marry you. I'll go to your place tonight to explain everything to your parents," Jonas said with a hint of guilt.

Madeline gasped in disbelief, raising her voice, "Jonas, what nonsense are you talking about? Isn't Max's mom dead? How can she come back?"

Max immediately frowned and interrupted Madeline, "My mom is not dead! Dad just said she's back, and she's going to be with us again very soon!"

Madeline, who had been oblivious to Max's presence until then, quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, Max, I didn't mean it that way. I just don’t believe it. After all, your dad had said your mom passed away three years ago!"

"You sound like you don't want my mom to come back. You're jinxing her, and I don't like you, hmph!" Max huffed loudly and turned to sit on the couch, making it clear he didn't want to speak to Madeline anymore.