An Impossible Marriage Novel

Chapter 84

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. I‘ll explain everything

few drinks, and

shot her a smile in response before heading upstairs. The bedroom door was ajar, and Christopher was sitting on a chair before the window. He was holding a lit cigarette between his fingers.

to him and poured a cup of tea for

paid no heed to her explanation. He took a puff of his cigarette and asked icily, “Didn‘t Fredrick tell you that you

answered, “Yes, but he‘s just a butler. He

has nothing to do with

 

man announced, “You never learn your lesson, huh? Fredrick is getting

no idea Fredrick would receive such a severe punishment. “Didn‘t I say that my decision

seemed tired. Margaret knew there was no room for negotiation, but she refused to give up.

leaned into the chair and shut his

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