An Impossible Marriage Novel

Chapter 114 

Jodie called just as Margaret arrived at the office. “Meg, did you say something to Christopher? I don‘t have to repay that huge sum of money anymore? I can‘t believe it!” 

Margaret did not think that Christopher would act so quickly. She had only just mentioned it yesterday, and he had already taken action. “It wasn‘t me. He made the decision himself. No matter what, it‘s a good thing. Jo, live well from now on. Things will get better.” 

At the other end of the line, Jack came to Jodie‘s mind when she heard what Margaret said. She did not tell Margaret about it, but her voice became slightly strained. “Yeah... It will. Things will get better for us both!” 

Hanging up, Margaret buried her head into work again. After a busy morning, it was time for her lunch break. She decided to go to a nearby vegetarian restaurant as she felt like eating something light today. 

She ordered two of her favorite dishes at the restaurant and enjoyed them thoroughly. As she prepared to leave, she realized that it was raining. Margaret supposed the weather was unpredictable like that, just like Christopher. 

it was not far from the office, she could not go back. The restaurant was fronted by an empty area for cars to park in, so she was unable to flag a cab as she

she had to be careful of the baby she was carrying. It was crucial to avoid catching a cold and

area in front of the restaurant. She recognized the car

so it must have something to do with Jodie. It also ironically reflected the former

car. He made his way through the pouring rain and greeted her with the

of thought was cut off abruptly, and she replied with a hint of awkwardness, “It‘s raining, so I can‘t leave. You‘re here to have a meal?”

found nothing out of the ordinary. Only then did he answer, “Yeah, my work ended a little late. Where are you heading to? I‘ll give you a .. lift and have lunch after. As

realized that her break would be over soon. She hesitated for a while before finally agreeing. “I‘ll

extremely close to each other, and she could smell the cologne on him. For an instant, she felt uneasy, but the feeling went away