Chapter 84
Margaret halted in her tracks as her eyes turned red. “It‘s fine, Jo. I‘ll ask for Christopher‘s help. Everything will be fine.”
Suddenly, Jodie grew agitated. “No, don‘t go to him! No! Don‘t you dare ask for his help. I‘m not the kind who sells their friends out: Remember what he did to you? Why would you ask for his help? Even if I die, I won‘t allow you to grovel before him!”
Afraid that she‘d kick up a fuss, Margaret played along with her. “All right. I won‘t ask for his help. Come on, let‘s go home.”
After sending Jodie back home, it was almost midnight. Exhausted, she trudged back to the Lewis residence. At the door, she realized the entire house was brightly lit. Christopher‘s back. He must‘ve rushed back as I disobeyed his order and stayed out until past midnight.
Drawing her clothes together, she headed in, ready to place herself in the eye of the storm.
Inside the Lewis residence, everyone was still awake. Both Elizabeth and Fredrick were standing in the living room. Upon spotting her, Fredrick sighed out loud but said nothing.
she said, “It‘s fine.
had a few drinks, and he‘s
ajar, and Christopher was sitting on a chair before the window. He was holding a lit cigarette
him and poured a cup of tea for him. “Jo was in a bad mood and got drunk. I gave
of his cigarette
a butler.
has nothing to do with
huh? Fredrick is getting old, so he
would receive such a severe punishment. “Didn‘t I say that my decision has nothing to
remained silent. Despite wearing a frosty expression, he seemed tired. Margaret knew there was no room for negotiation, but she refused to give up. “What do I have to do
nothing. He leaned into the chair and shut his eyes as his brows furrowed
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