Chapter 268
The Imposter Bride
Listening to Callumâs words, Lexi felt a wave of sadness washing over her Yeah, he had imprisoned her merely to keep her quiet. He didnât care about her well being if she died, it would be just what he wanted But was death the only escape from this dreadful room?
âPlease let me go. Iâm on the verge of a mental breakdown Les begoed fears streaming down her face Although you provide me with gourmet meats and designer clothes, all I crave is freedom. Please let me go What happened that night it was a mistake Lowest, Iâll never tell anyone I promise?â
Despite Lexiâs pleading Callum was determined not to let her leave. He coldly looked at Leo Tm sorry, but I canât trust you Human hearts am unpredictatte Who knows how you might change in the future?:
With that Callum turned and walked slowly towards the door. In here. I can provide you with everything you want, anything you want to eat wear or But Callum hadnât taken two steps before he heard Rita gasp. âOh my God Callum turned around to see Lex with a knife in her hand a deep cut on her wrist, and blood pooling on the floor âCall the doctor Callum panicked He had thought Lexi was just being dramatic, he didnât think that this gentle girl would be so rash Rita nodded and bolted for the door, almost colliding with the doorframe Callum moved towards Lex, extending his hand, trying to soothe her âGive me the knife, sweetheartâ
Lex: shook her head her face twisted in a bitter smile. âNo If my body canât be free, at least let my soul be*
As Lex moved to cut herself again, seeing the fresh blood pooling around her wrist, Callum felt a sharp pain in his heart. He quickly promised, âStop, donât do this (ca. 1 promise Lexis mind was on the brink of collapse. She stared at Callum âYou would really let me go?â
âYes, I swear I wonât keep you here anymore Callum promised slowly moving closer to Lexi Lex didnât notice Callums approach. She looked out the window Her eyes were filled with longing for freedom. In that fleeting moment of distraction, Callum seized the opportunity. He grabbed Lexiâs wrist disarming her and holding her firmly She screamed in despair âLiar You never intended to let me go! Kill me! Kill me!â
Callum struck her neck, knocking her unconscious. The doctor arrived just in time to see Lexi collapse in Callumâs arms.
âDuke the lady has cut an artery Luckily, she didnât hit a vein, or the consequences would have been dire Callum looked down at the unconscious Lexi, guilt washing over him. âTreat het immediately, no matter the cost Watching Lex lying on the bed lifeless, Callum felt remorse He had to reconsider how he should treat Lex Perhaps he had made a mistake?
When Lex woke up, she felt a heavy pounding in her head Worse than her headache was the burning pain in her wrist. This agonizing pain had woken her up from her dee sleep She opened her eyes slowly, filled with despair. Not only was she imprisoned, but she couldnât even die Tears streamed down her face as she noticed a figure slumped beside her bed. She turned her head and saw Callum, his brow furrowed even in sleep Despite everything Callum was undoubtedly handsome His deepâset features and sensual lips made him an ideal husband Given his highâprofile stature, if it wasnât for the absurd soap operaâlike mishap that occurred between them, their paths probably would have never crossed in this lifetime But alas they were never meant to be a happy ever after This exceptional man mistook her for Natalia took advantage of her, and even restricted her freedom, all out of fear that she might spill the beans to the real Natalia.
On the irony âYou canât have what you loveâ