Chapter 69 

Knowing that Christopher was a germaphobe, Margaret cleaned up the blood on the bed and waited for it to dry before laying down to rest. 

The next day when she woke up and opened her eyes, she caught sight of Christopher sitting on a chair not far away while smoking a cigarette. The room was shrouded in smoke, and the ashtray was half full. 

She said subconsciously, “You‘re sick. You were running a fever last night, and your voice sounded a little hoarse. You‘d better stop smoking.” 

It seemed that every winter when he was with her, they would always fall sick together. Therefore, she was not surprised at all. However, his cold was worse than before this time, probably because he was too exhausted from work and traveling. 

Christopher ignored her. Under the reflection of light, his expression could not be seen clearly from the side of his face. There was a hint of coldness shown from the corners of his lips. 

She then lowered her gaze and said nothing. As she moved her body, she felt a strong sense of soreness spread throughout her body. She could feel her cheeks burning when she thought of what had happened the night before. That was their first time. 

finally spoke in a tone of command

bathroom to get herself changed. When she came out, Christopher

he spotted her strange walking posture. His expression grew solemn

her sleep. She could tell that he was in a bad mood. Moreover, she

when they arrived at the Lewis residence was to go into the bathroom in his room to take a shower. Meanwhile, Margaret asked Elizabeth in a low voice, “When

wasn‘t home.

 

off to Christopher. I didn‘t even think of that. I thought... given my current relationship with Christopher, even

all the sheets in the room and let the

nodded. “Okay, Meg. You don‘t look good. Did Mr. Lewis cause

she hurriedly ran upstairs and fled the scene. Having experienced the same thing before, Elizabeth immediately could tell what exactly had happened from Margaret‘s walking posture. She could not help but

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