An Impossible Marriage Novel

Chapter 86 

That night, Christopher didn‘t come home. Margaret had a sleepless night again thanks to Jodie‘s situation. She didn‘t sleep a wink. The next day, her pale complexion was a stark contrast to her dark eye circles. 

Jodie‘s phone was still switched off, and Margaret couldn‘t leave the house without Christopher‘s approval. Out of ideas, she finally gave Christopher a call. 

Christopher was discussing a contract with his business partner. When his phone rang, he frowned in displeasure and switched it off without bothering to look at the caller ID. 

After signing the contract, he went back to the hotel before checking his phone. His expression grew stern when he realized the missed call was from Margaret. She doesn‘t call me usually 

He dialed her number and waited patiently for her to pick up. However, an automated message soon rang out, “Sorry, the number you have dialed is currently not available. Please try again later.” 

He then called the Lewis residence. It was Elizabeth who answered the call. When the call was connected, he asked, “Where is Margaret?” 

and replied, “Mrs. Lewis has been under the weather recently. The lights in her room were on the whole night. I believe she

subconsciously. “Mm. Tell her to call me back when

up.” 

had just hung up when another call arrived. This time,

her and rejected the call. Shortly after, Megan called him again insistently.

call. However, he

voice rang out from the other end of the line. Christopher, why did you hang up on me? I tried calling you earlier, but the line was engaged. Who were you talking to? How long will your business trip take? I miss you!”

voice. Calmly, he replied, “Do I need to report to you where I am and what I am doing? Megan, please know your place. You‘re only Margaret‘s stepsister, nothing else. Get

at

stated, “I should‘ve made things clear. You‘re merely

like me! You even bought me my favorite bags and a

were merely using each other to get what we wanted. Why are you taking it so seriously? If you don‘t know your place, I can get