Chapter 162
The Imposter Bride
He carried her downstairs without calling for Linden, placing her directly into the car and drove to the hospital.
The resident doctor saw Magnus carrying Natalia into the hospital and immediately stood up. âMr.
Andersen, please put her on the bed.â
âShe has a fever. Please check her immediately, Magnus pleaded, sweat dripping from his forehead.
The doctor quickly examined her. âShe needs an IV immediately.â
âWell, then get it started âHe held Nataliaâs burning hand tightly.
âYes, right away The doctor, feeling the weight of Magnus stern gaze, quickly stepped out to prepare the medication.
No one dared to cross Mr. Andersen, not even when he was lashing out at them for a sickness he himself caused.
When Natalia woke up, it was already the next morning She tried to sit up but felt weak all over. The sterile white surroundings clued her in that she was in a hospital Was she sick?
She remembered it was Magnus, that bastard, who had again forced himself to her. She felt pain all over, and tears welled up in her eyes.
Just then, the door to the ward opened and a nurse walked in. She smiled at Natalia. âMs. Natalia, you woke up. You had a fever last night, and it was Mr. Magnus who brought you here. He seemed really worried about you.â
Natalia didnât reply. She just stared out the window at the morning sun, lost in thought. She was in no mood to thank Magnus for bringing her to the hospital She was actually feeling very conflicted. What was she supposed to do?
A maid brought in a tray of food Natalia managed to eat a little before standing up to speak to the nurse. âIâm feeling better now Please call the doctor so we can complete the discharge proceduresâ
The nurse was taken aback. âMs. Natalia, Mr. Magnus has ordered that you stay in the hospital for two more days. You had a severe fever. He just went home to change his clothes and then to the office. He said heâd be back soon.â
âI donât need him to come. I know my own body. Please proceed with the discharge procedures. I have school to attend.â Natalia spoke to the maid in a flat tone The aid quickly went out and dialed Magnus number to report the situation to him âShe can do whatever she wants, but donât bother reporting such trivial matters to me! Magnus growled into the phone.
The maid quickly apologized and hung up. She then helped Natalia with the discharge procedures. It wasnât long before Linden arrived.
âMs. Natalia, letâs get in the car, Linden said, bowing respectfully âNo need Iâm going straight to school. Natalia was determined to go to class. She was just six months away from graduation and couldnât afford to fall behind Ms Natalia, Mr. Magnus said youâre sick and should rest at home. You can go to school once youâre better, Linden said gently âIâm going to schoolâ
âMs. Natalia, please donât make this difficult for us. Mr. Magnus insists that you must go home.â
Upon hearing Lindenâs words, Natalia realized that Magnus was refusing to let her go to school. She felt a sudden pang in her chest. This was Magnus love trampling over her dignity and manipulating her as he pleased.
She silently got into the car and returned to Maplewood Manor.
She lay down on the bed in her bedroom Once the maid had left, she opened the drawer and saw the pendant Mr. Callum had said that he gave her the pendant, and he would help her find her mother.
But why would he give her this pendant? She quickly found Callumâs business card and looked at the number on it. Her heart was racing. She wanted to find her mother in this world, she only had her mother if she could find her mother, even just to see her once, she would have no regrets in this life But could Mr Callum really help her find her mother?
She thought for a long time before finally putting the card and the pendant back into the drawer. She closed her eyes and felt a wave of sadness wash over her Due to her fever the night before, she fell asleep again Magnus returned to Maplewood Manor after taking care of business. He quietly entered the room Seeing Natalia asleep on the bed, her pale face flushed with fever, his heart instantly calmed He gently touched her smooth face. There were tears on her face. Magnus felt a sudden pang in his heart âMy dear, I wonât let you leave Please, be goodâ
His voice was so soft that Natalia couldnât hear it in her sleep.
Magnus was about to leave when he noticed that the drawer of the bedside table was slightly ajar The red string of the pendant caught his eye He opened the drawer and saw the pendant and the business card together He picked up the pendant and stared at it. His eyes were cold and his face was terrifyingly gloomy The coffee shop in a seaside resort was filled with the melodious sound of piano music. There were no other sounds. The people who came here were either rich or noble Callum had been here for a few minutes. He was wearing a white, handcrafted shirt and black trousers. His nearly sixâfootâtall figure and slightly curly brown hair made him look elegant and noble His brown eyes gazed calmly out to sea as he absentmindedly stirred his coffee Glancing at his watch, a faint smile formed at the corner of his lips.
Magnus arrived ten minutes later. He pushed open the door of the coffee shop and immediately saw the British man. It was indeed the man from the library that day. He sat down without a word, his cold expression giving off an aloof and distant vibe. His sharp gaze directly met Callumâs 11:09 Om looked up to meet his gaze and smiled lightly. âMr. Andersen.â
Magnus didnât say a word. He reached into his pocket, took out the jade pendant, and placed it in front of Callum. This belongs to you. Please take it back.
Seeing Callum staring at the jade pendant in shock, he chuckled sarcastically. âMr. Callum, Natalia is already my wife. This pendant, representing the Frerotte family, is not suitable for her. However, youâve lost it for many years and now that itâs found, itâs a cause for celebration. As far as I know, without this pendant, you canât inherit the family property. I apologize for having kept it from you for so many years.â
Magnus leaned back in his chair with an icy cool demeanor, his face expressionless as he stared at Callum Callum reached out and picked up the jade pendant, his fingers tracing over the surface. His brown eyes met Magnusâ, âMr. Andersen, perhaps you are unfamiliar with a particular Frerotte family secret.
The heir gives this pendant to the woman he loves most. That woman is destined to become his wife.
Fifteen years ago, she saved my life. I gave her this pendant, and to me, she is my fiancée. I have been waiting for her to grow up. No matter what she has been through, I will be there for herâ
Callumâs eyes were resolute. Magnusâ hands clenched suddenly, his gaze sharp as a sword. If looks could kill, the British man in front of him would be dead âMr. Callum, you cannot take her away. She is now my wife. I advise you to refrain from any actions that may tarnish the reputation of the Frerotte family. And remember, you are in Melfort. Once youâve got what you came for, I suggest you leave,â Magnus retorted with an icy firmness.