Chapter 20 

At that time, she had reacted on the spur of the moment. She had instinctively tried to protect him from danger. 

Im probably atoning for my sins. After all, my father caused his parents to lose their lives

After a long moment, she opened her mouth and replied, “Paying my debts.” 

It was not wrong of her to say that. However, Christopher suddenly stood up. His expression was darker than before, and he quickly left the room. 

Margaret was confused, and her eyes widened. Did I infuriate him again

However, Christopher returned quickly with some toiletries in his hands. 

Soon, Margaret understood his intentions. She stayed in the hospital for a few days, and Christopher accompanied her by her side the entire time. Although he was still strict and cold at times, she felt that something had changed between them. 

let out a relieved sigh. At least he won‘t need to feed me or guard

could recuperate. As she was unable to go back to school, she

New Year‘s eve, Christopher returned home early. The bodyguard held an umbrella to prevent snow from falling onto Christopher. When they entered the residence, the whiff of snowfall on him quickly dissipated due to the warm air

down the stairs at that moment. They made eye

at the dining table, immersing herself in deep thought. They had been getting along peacefully these days. She had been trying to guard this peace subconsciously and had been particularly careful in every move she made. When she thought about what had happened at the school carnival, she felt glad for the stabbing

nutritious dishes on the dining table, and

she had not been outside for quite a long while, her skin looked fairer and smoother. There was finally a ruddy complexion on

 

did not know that Christopher was observing her while she was focused on eating her dinner. When he noticed that she was no longer frail–looking and had become even more alluring than before, his lips

his meal first and stood up to return to his room. “Come to

and she glanced down at her half–eaten soup. She hesitated for a while

you so

dinner and waited for Elizabeth to clean

master bedroom was left ajar. She

the window wall, reading the documents. There was a cigarette between his fingers and a half–full glass

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