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. 

deeply, she said, “It‘s fine. I‘ll explain everything to

a few drinks, and he‘s in

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. Smoke swirled around the room, adding a sense of

ago. Margaret went to him and poured a cup of tea for

heed to her explanation. He took a puff of his cigarette and asked icily, “Didn‘t Fredrick tell you that you

but he‘s just a butler. He can‘t stop me

has nothing to do

 

never learn your lesson, huh? Fredrick is getting old, so he should

shock. She had no idea Fredrick would receive such a severe punishment.

was no room for

said nothing. He leaned into the chair and shut his eyes as

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