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. 

least he won‘t need to

so that she could recuperate. As she was unable to go back to school, she could only apply to take the

Year‘s eve, Christopher returned home early. The bodyguard held an umbrella to prevent snow from falling onto Christopher. When they entered the

down the stairs at that moment. They made eye contact and shifted their gazes immediately.

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

many nutritious dishes on the dining

health condition had gotten better. Since she had not been outside for quite a long while, her skin looked fairer

 

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 curled into a smile

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

the spoon trembled, and she glanced down at her half–eaten soup. She hesitated for a while before

understood her intentions and said softly, “Why are you so scared of Mr. Lewis? He doesn‘t bite.”

her dinner and waited for Elizabeth to clean up, she slowly

was left ajar. She still knocked

was sitting before the window wall, reading the documents. There was a cigarette between his fingers

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