Chapter 178
The Imposter Bride
Having said that, Chase and Carter promptly exited the room. James turned back to look at Magnus, who was lying in bed with a cast on his leg, and comforted him, âDonât worry too much about Natalia.
What will be will be. You lie here and rest, and remember, you have to listen to Dr. Frankie and cooperate with the treatment. You canât afford to get hurt again.â
After saying this, James nodded at Dr. Frankie and followed suit, leaving the hospital room.
The room quickly became quiet after they left, and Magnus soon fell into a sleepâlike state True to their word, Chase and Carter spared no resources and cost in their search for Natalia, who had fallen overboard at sea. They combed the area for three days and even sent divers a thousand meters out to search the ocean floor. But there was still no sign of Natalia. After half a month of no news, it seemed impossible that they would find her Upon waking, Magnus lay despondently in bed, his expression somewhat vacant. He was sure his wife couldnât be in danger! He believed she was still alive As long as she came back safe, he promised he would never make her angry again. He would agree to anything she wanted! Even if she insisted on divorcing him and leaving his side, he would try to make it work.
He silently prayed that his wife would return safely, even if it cost him a leg!
Dr Frankie cast a glance at Magnus, who was lying quietly on the bed. He was no longer acting out or shouting, and was just lying there lifelessly, as if he had no interest in anything. He was lost in his world of longing for Natalia, full of regret.
Dr Frankie watched him and couldnât help but shake his head As a doctor, beyond treating his physical wounds, there was little he could do to console his friendâs emotional turmoil. He knew his friendâs heart all too well. The first time, he watched as Magnus stood up from his wheelchair, enduring pain unimaginable to most This time, he watched as Magnus was once again bound to a wheelchair, and his heart ached for him.
After checking the medical equipment monitoring Magnus condition, Dr. Frankie cast another concerned look at his patient before quietly exiting the room. He was just a doctor, after all Aside from treating physical ailments, there was little he could do to help his friendâs emotional turmoil Judging by Magnus expression, it seemed like he wouldnât last long if they couldnât find his wife.
Magnus stared silently at the ceiling for a long time. His mind was filled with memories of Natalia Her little tempers, her occasional moods, the way she pouted, and her subtle frown. Everything was so beautiful. It was as if she was still by his side.
never having left.
âNat. God bless you. Please, come back soonâ Silently. Magnus prayed in his heart for Nataliaâs safety.
But he knew deep down that this was extravagant of him His wife might never come back.
Time passed in Magnusâ silent prayer, and soon several more days had passed.
Magnus sat on the bed, watching the sky darken, and his mood falling along with it. He knew that as time went on, he would never find his wife again.
Chase and Carter, who Magnus had sent out to find Natalia, still had no news.
As the sky outside the window gradually darkened, and the city lights began to shine, Chase and Carter once again came to the hospital room. As soon as they pushed open the door to the room, Magnus lifted his head anxiously âHow is it? Have you found my wife?
Chase shook his head, telling him the harsh truth, âWe hired thirty search and rescue teams, and weâve been searching for three days, but we havent found Nataliaâ
Following Chase, Carter came over with a plastic bag in hand. âMagnus, we searched the sea for several days and only found this.â
With that, he brought the plastic bag over to Magnus, revealing a soggy, tattered slipper. This should be Nataliaâs Looking at the slipper, Magnus heart sank to the bottom It was indeed his wifeâs skipper She had left wearing those slippers. Yes, it was hers.
Only the shoe was found, but not the person it was all too clear Magnus didnât dare to think further, still constantly comforting himself in his heart itâs impossible, she must have been saved by someone. She must haver Magnus went sident Chase and Carter knew he was having a hard time, but they didnât know how to comfort hum in this situatipa James came in just then Thatâs great I asked everyone at the beach that day, and finally, someone told me they saw a girl come up from the west dock after the police left, and then she drove away quickly âWhat? Magnus suddenly sat up from the bed and asked loudly What did you just say? Say it again!â
James was startled by Magrius strong reaction and scratched his head a bit awkwardly asked around at the beach today, and an old man who often picks things up by the sea told me that he saw a young man pull something out of the sea and then leave hurriedly âDamn it, then you said it was a girl who was saved Chase glared at James thinking he was exaggerating James puffed out his chest, refusing to accept the criticism âThat s right there about it, weâve been searching for Natalia for so long without finding her, so she must have been saved by someoneâ
He knew that what James said had no basis, but to avoid discouraging Magnus Chase had no choice but to go along with it. Yes, Natalia must have been saved by someoneâ
Looking at the slipper, Magnus waved weakly at Chase and Carter âYou can go now I want to be alone for a while.â
As Magnus was still closing himself off. Chase was the first to speak, âMagnus, you have to think poartreely. Natalia will be fine. She might have been saved by someone Magnus didnât say anything more, and just waved his hand to let them leave. His mind was in ghaos right now, and he wanted some peace He hoped Chase was right, but he no longer held that hope in his heart. His wife might never come back âLetâs head back,â Carter suggested tugging gently at Chase as they made their way out of the room.
He lowered his voice. âHeâs not in a good mood. Letâs give him some space.â
The brothers nodded at each other and moved toward the exit. As they opened the door to leave, a voice echoed from behind them, âWaitâ
Carter and Chase halted their steps, turning their heads back towards the bed where Magnus lay. They were unsure why he had stopped them.
âKeep the search going out on the sea. Donât stop until you find her. Just keep looking,â Magnus rasped, and his voice was straining with evident exhaustion. He closed his eyes. âI need some rest.
Letâs have some quietâ
The search was a mere comfort for his restless heart, a beacon of hope that he clung onto each day.
Days slipped by unnoticed in the waiting, in the hope that there would be news of Natalia However, with each passing day, the only thing that greeted him was disappointment, over and over again