An Impossible Marriage Novel

Chapter 37 

Margaret intended to explain that Christopher was actually quite docile last night, but she was indeed tired. Thus, she thanked him gratefully, “All right. Thank you.” 

When she returned to the Lewis residence, she entered the living room to see a charming man on the couch. She was surprised, as Christopher, the workaholic, would usually be out at this time. 

Vacillating between greeting him or not, she pondered for two seconds before making up her mind and marching upstairs directly. 

Seeing that, Christopher glowered in fury while putting down the magazine in his hand. In the end, he suppressed his anger upon seeing Margaret‘s exhausted look. 

It was then a message popped up on his phone. He glanced at it to find that Casper sent it. The message read: I‘ve followed your instruction and sent her home early to rest. I‘ve also fired Gavin. Remember that you owe me a meal. 

Without giving a reply, Christopher threw the phone aside. Had he known that she would give him the cold shoulder, he would not have asked Casper to let her off work early 

Margaret immediately went to bed after arriving home. She was awakened by a call 

from Jodie at around eight o‘clock that night. Upon seeing who the caller was, she was surprised. “Jo?” 

On the other side of the phone, Jodie exclaimed in exhilaration, “Meg, I‘m back! I‘m at the airport now, and I‘ll be meeting you tomorrow! Are you free to meet up tomorrow?” 

“I have to go to work tomorrow. I‘ll meet

wisely. Hence, she knew very well what she should do at a certain time, and she would adhere to her

had she expected Jodie to return this soon. This surprising

and reminded, “Mrs. Lewis, dinner is

that, Margaret ended the call and responded to Elizabeth. Elizabeth would usually change the way she addressed

when she walked down the stairs, a stark contrast to the gloominess in Christopher‘s eyes.

had a good appetite at that moment. She pondered for a while

merely snorted coldly in response without uttering a word.

briefly before adding, “Jo is back. I want to see her.”

want to see her, or do you want to

stood up and said, “I‘ve finished eating.”

at her.

rigid under his gaze. “Is there anything else

have to come back home on time tomorrow. If you can’t do that, don‘t even think about leaving the house.” Christopher stood up and strode upstairs as soon as he finished speaking, leaving

trifles, but she must

thought, she gnashed her teeth and followed Christopher. “Christopher, I