An Impossible Marriage Novel

Chapter 47 

Christopher hummed indifferently in response and went straight to take a bath as usual. 

Looking at the dishes on the table that had gone cold, Margaret felt an inexplicable surge of disappointment. “Elizabeth, can you reheat the dishes?” 

When Christopher came down, the dishes were already reheated. Elizabeth could no longer hold herself back and said, “Mr. Lewis, today‘s dishes were all cooked by Mrs. Lewis. Come on and have a try!” 

Christopher seemed unperturbed. He sat down at the dining table without a word as he knew that Margaret must have something to request from him. 

“If you have already eaten outside, then just leave it,” said Margaret in a low voice. 

Christopher picked up the fork and began eating slowly. “Stop beating around the bush. Just spit it out.” 

Margaret was a little nervous when Christopher exposed her thoughts. Not knowing how to start, she pondered for a long while before she replied, “Can you... spare Jo‘s family, please? That amount of money is way too much. They can‘t afford it. Can you at least wait until the police solve the case and get back the materials?” 

that, Christopher put down the fork and glared at her. “So, you cooked

replied

“Public matters and private matters should be separated! I don‘t want

knew Christopher‘s way of handling matters. He had always been meticulous about the company‘s affairs. There was no way he would stop looking

hundred million might be nothing for you, but it‘s everything to them. They can‘t afford to pay you this amount,” Margaret could not bear to see Jodie suffer. The mere thought of

position are you telling me these? As Jodie‘s friend? Or as

by that question. She did not know

patience, Christopher got up and went to his study upstairs. The sound of him slamming the door

is wasted as well. Meg, since you

very well, and I can‘t forget her kindness. I must help her. No matter how Christopher treats me, I will

in, “Mrs. Lewis, today is Mr. Lewis‘ birthday. You made the dishes not to celebrate his birthday but to ask

all. From

have made a big mistake! Regret

Elizabeth slapped her thigh in realization. “Mr. Lewis hadn‘t celebrated his birthday for so many years, and I‘ve totally forgotten about it! I should have reminded Meg earlier!”.