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?” 

and glared at her. “So, you cooked all these dishes merely for this?”

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should be separated! I don‘t want to talk about such stupid things with you at home. This matter is

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 into this matter just

them. They can‘t afford to pay you this amount,” Margaret could not bear to see Jodie suffer. The mere thought of seeing the pampered Jodie lose

“In what position are you telling me these? As Jodie‘s friend? Or

was stunned by that question. She did not

and went to his study upstairs. The sound of him slamming the door could be heard

eaten much. “What a waste! All your hard work is wasted as well. Meg, since you know that

and replied, “Jo is my only friend. She treats me very well, and I can‘t forget her kindness. I must help her. No matter how Christopher treats me, I will try my best to help Jo.”

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

From what she remembered, Christopher

made a big mistake! Regret welled up in her heart instantly.

hadn‘t celebrated his birthday for so many years, and I‘ve