Chapter 274


    "Fine then, I suppose retribution is a necessary part of any misdeed," Natalia conceded to Magnus''


    viewpoint. "I hope that Addison has learned her lesson after this ordeal."


    "Absolutely. She should be prepared for the consequences if she dares to cross the Andersen family


    again. Whatever fate befalls her, she deserves it," Magnus coldly retorted. As he turned to look at


    Natalia, his gaze softened. "Honey, are you hungry? Do you want to eat my...?"


    Natalia blushed. "You''re such a pervert..."


    Magnus paused, then chuckled. His yful banter with his wife often led to such delightful


    misunderstandings. "Darling, I was just asking if you were hungry. If you are, I could whip up some


    pasta for you. I saw a small kitchen here, with pasta. You need soft foods because of your injury,"


    Magnus exined, teasing her. "But why are you blushing? Are you having some naughty thoughts


    about me?"


    Her blush deepened, making Magnus'' desire stir. He took her uninjured hand and ced it close to his


    groin. "Darling, were you thinking about...you''re so hot. You arouse me then condemn me. What am I to


    do with you?"


    Feeling the warmth under her hand, Natalia realized his intentions. She was awed at his audacity. She


    tried to withdraw her hand, but Magnus held it tighter. "Darling, see, it''s all your fault. It''s thinking about


    you."


    "Stop it!" Natalia protested, "This is a hospital, and besides, my shoulder is injured..."


    Magnus chuckled. "Darling, what are you thinking about? I wasn''t suggesting anything inappropriate.


    Are you thinking of doing something naughty to me?"


    Natalia was rendered speechless by his audacity and his ability to twist her words. What could she say


    to this outrageous man who seemed so different from the intimidating CEO she had first met?


    Seeing Natalia''s flushed face, Magnus couldn''t resist giving her a quick kiss before releasing her.


    "Alright, I was just teasing. Are you hungry? Let me prepare something for you. What would you like?"


    Natalia breathed a sigh of relief, grateful that Magnus had finally let her be. But she was indeed hungry,


    so she quietly replied, "How about seafood pasta?"


    "No, you can''t have seafood because of your injury. How about I have some chicken soup prepared


    and have that instead? Is that okay?" He suggested, waiting for Natalia''s reaction.


    Natalia nodded before realizing that Magnus was trying to catch her off guard. She looked up at him,


    and sure enough, his eyes were full of amusement. "You''re so annoying."


    Magnusughed heartily at her flustered state. "Alright, alright. I''ll go prepare your food. Just be patient.


    I''ll be back soon."


    With that, he left the room, leaving Natalia wishing she could hide under the covers.


    *


    In a castle in Ennd.


    Lexi, once defiant, now obediently ate her meals and followed a regr schedule. Her health quickly


    improved, herplexion was rosy, and she seemed vibrant.


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    Callum watched her from unseen corners, never daring to confront her. For some reason, this young


    girl was constantly disrupting his peace of mind. Especially when they were close, he could hear his


    heart race, and there was an embarrassing physical reaction that he couldn''t suppress.


    These were feelings he never experienced with Natalia. Was he attracted to Lexi’s body? Or was it


    because she was his first woman?


    Callum was confused and didn''t want to understand these feelings. He knew one thing for sure. Every


    day, it took a great deal of effort to push Lexi out of his mind.


    He must’ve felt guilty for what he did to her. That must’ve been it! Callum convinced himself.


    Late at night, a thunderstorm raged outside the castle. Thunder roared across the sky, and the rain


    poured heavily. The castle stood tall in the storm, looking somewhat terrifying.


    Lexi curled up on her pink princess bed, covered in a nket, shivering. She wasn''t afraid, but being


    held captive in this unfamiliar castle made her feel tense. Any small noise reminded her of the horror


    movies she had watched.


    Footsteps echoed outside her door, sounding eerie in the stormy night. Lexi held her breath, hoping


    she was just hearing things.


    The door creaked open, and the footsteps slowly approached Lexi''s bed. Lexi was a shivering bundle


    of nerves, and her mind was inevitably filled with images of serial killers.


    Just when she thought she was about to suffocate, she felt a chill as the nket wrapped around her


    was suddenly yanked away.


    "Help!"


    "What are you afraid of?"


    Lexi''s terrified pleas and Callum''s puzzled queries intermingled, instantly turning the situation into an


    awkward one.


    "Ha," Callum nced at Lexi, her face pale and panicked, and couldn''t help but chuckle quietly. With


    certainty, he said, "You''re afraid."


    That''s when Lexi realized she had made a fool of herself. She had mistaken Callum for a serial killer.


    Well, she had been confined for too long and was now suffering from paranoia.


    "I, I..."