An Impossible Marriage Novel

Chapter 20 

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

I‘m 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. 

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

grounded at home so that she could recuperate. As she was unable to

the night of 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 indoors.

down the stairs at that moment. They made eye contact

stairs after taking a shower. Margaret was seated 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

many nutritious dishes on the dining table, and such a situation

dishes, she could not deny that her health condition had gotten better. Since she had not been outside for quite a long while, her skin looked fairer and smoother. There was finally a ruddy complexion on her usually pale face, making her look prettier

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,

to his room. “Come

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

intentions and said softly, “Why are you so scared of

Margaret finished her dinner and waited for Elizabeth to

bedroom was left ajar. She still knocked before entering.

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