Chapter 233


    Natalia was acutely aware of Magnus‘ gaze lingering on her, but she simply ignored him, not even


    sparing him a nce.


    Magnus knew Natalia’s temperament well and didn’t mind it at all. All that mattered was that his wife


    had returned.


    After a few hours of flying, the ne gentlynded As Natalis disembarked, she paused, confusion


    etched on her face. She had expected to return with Magnus to their old home, Melfort, but the scenery


    before her eyes was far from familiar


    “Where are we? Why have you brought me here?” Natalia questioned, her voiceced with curiosity


    Magnus looked at her intently. “My dear, we’re in France. Don’t you remember?”


    Natalia didn’t respond Whether it was France or Melfort, it made no difference. She would make


    Magnus realize that their rtionship was beyond repair, no matter how hard he tried


    A car awaited them as they exited the airport, ready to transport them to a seaside vi Passing


    through unfamiliar streets, Natalia felt no emotion. However, a sense of familiarity washed over her


    upon arriving at their destination The vi was the spitting image of their old home back in Melfort, even


    down to its proximity to the sea.


    “Do you like it? Magnus asked softly


    Natalia didn’t respond She despised the vi that reminded her so much of Melfort, a ce that had


    only brought her endless pain and humiliation. These thoughts, however, she kept to herself. She


    followed Magnus into the vi, feeling a chill run down her spine as they approached it


    Entering the vi, Natalia had to admit that Magnus had put a lot of thought into it. The house was


    decorated simrly to their old home. Yet, she felt nothing but


    emptiness


    “My dear, take a look. The view of the sea is the same as it was in Melfort, isn’t it?” Magnus said, a


    hopeful smile ying on his lips


    Natalia had no interest in entertaining him. She found a chair and sat down, stating her stance bluntly,


    “Magnus, the only reason I agreed toe back with you is to prevent you from causing harm to Cal


    and other innocent lives. Don’t mistake my intentions. It’s over between us. Keeping me by your side


    won’t change that


    Magnus felt as though he had been struck. He had brought Natalia back, not to hear her draw a line


    between them. “My dear, don’t be so quick to decide i believe you still love me, otherwise, you wouldn’t


    havee back with me”


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    Natalia was exasperated with Magnus self–centeredness “Magnus, you’re so self–absorbed. Why can’t


    you believe what others tell you? How many times do I have to tell you that it’s over between us!”


    Natalia dropped these words with a cool tone, and her face looked stern. “I need some rest. Please


    leave.”


    Magnus was disheartened by her words but didn’t argue. He stood up, gently touched her hair, and


    said, “Calm down, my dear. There are clothes for you upstairs. Take a shower and rest. Tl be back


    soon


    Natalia didn’t move. She sat there, as still as a statue


    Once the door had closed behind Magnus, Natalia headed upstairs. She opened the door to the


    bedroom, saw the massive bed, and buried her face in the pillows, too exhausted to even change or


    shower. She soon fell into a deep sleep.


    When she awoke, the sun was setting. She freshened up and changed into one of the dresses from the


    wardrobe. She sat by the window, gazing out at the infinite sea The sound of the waves soothed her.


    For a moment, she felt as though she had been transported back five years,


    She subconsciously touched her t belly, a ce that once nurtured a small life That child, whom she


    had tragically lost before even knowing its gender, would have been about five years old


    “Click”


    The door was gently pushed open. Natalia assumed it was Magnus and didn’t bother to turn around.


    After a while, she realized that Magnus hadn’t said anything She tumed around, only to see a small boy


    standing at the door with rosy cheeks and big, blue eyes that mirrored her own.


    “Who are you, sweetheart?” Natalia asked softly, crouching down to his level.


    When the little boy saw Natalia approach, he reached out and touched her dress, calling out in a soft


    voice, “Mommy!”


    Natalia froze, and her mind exploded. If her child had survived, he would be about the same age as the


    boy before her


    Could this be real? Or was it a hallucination brought on by her longing for her lost child? Natalia


    pinched herself, and the pain confirmed that this was not a hallucination. The boy was real


    Could it be


    Her heart pounded like a drum, echoing her disbelief. But why did the boy’s eyes resemble hers so


    much? And his facial features were undeniably simr to Magnus features


    Oh god


    Holding the little boy who clung to her dress, Natalia asked, trembling, “Who are you? Where are your


    mommy and daddy“”


    The tiny bay elung to Natalia’s neck, and his face was inches away from her ear. His big, bright eyes


    blinked excitedly as he spoke softly. “My name is Jonas, my daddy’s name is Magnus, and my


    mommy’s name is Natalia Daddy said Mommy has finallye home, after I’ve waited for her for five


    years. You’re my mommy, aren’t you? Why did you leave me for five years? Don’t you know how much


    I’ve missed you?”


    Boom! Natalia’s mind went nk Jonas?


    Although Natalia had a vague suspicion in her heart, hearing Jonas say this out loud still left her


    stunned and speechless.


    This precious little boy, as delicate and pretty as a porcin doll, was indeed the child she thought she


    had tragically lost years ago!


    Her baby, whom she thought had died. Could it be him?