Chapter 44 

Christopher‘s expression turned even darker in the car after hanging up the call. “Start the car,” he ordered coldly. 

At night, Margaret drank some black tea Elizabeth made while chatting with her. 

Just then, Fredrick‘s voice sounded from the doorway. “Welcome home, Mr. Lewis.” 

When Elizabeth heard that, she quickly dashed into the kitchen and urged the chef to prepare dinner. 

Meanwhile, Margaret acted like nothing had happened while drinking her tea on the couch. However, she suddenly recalled the scene of Megan and Christopher walking hand in hand into the restaurant. She was unsure what she felt about it, but she knew there was a thick fog enveloping her heart just by thinking of it. 

After taking off his jacket and passing it to Fredrick, Christopher headed straight upstairs without glancing at Margaret. 

During dinner, the duo sat opposite each other wordlessly, causing the atmosphere to go stale. 

the final dish on the table with a smile. “This dish is called Patter Of Tiny Feet. Do eat more.”

down simultaneously. “Have some,” Elizabeth said while scooping a spoonful of the dish into each of their bowls.

Elizabeth, Margaret started to eat.

whispered, “Meg, did you fight with Mr. Lewis

head. “Nope. You can carry on with your work. There‘s no need to mind me.”

kitchen with a sigh. In the end, Margaret still did not eat a

Christopher went upstairs, he locked himself in the study

fell asleep. Perhaps the only way for us to pretend nothing is wrong is by living in separate rooms.

 

was hanging in the air in the morning, and the weather seemed to have gotten colder. Margaret

breakfast. “Mrs. Lewis, please eat breakfast before heading to work.

the living room upon hearing how Elizabeth addressed

the way, thank you for giving me an extra layer of a blanket,” she replied with a smile.

how cold it was yesterday. However, I don‘t have the permission to go

for the housekeepers to do daily cleaning. If that‘s the case, who‘s the one who

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