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 to

had a few drinks, and he‘s in a foul

ajar, and Christopher was sitting on a chair before the window. He was holding

only returned a while ago. Margaret went to him and poured a cup of tea for him. “Jo was in a bad mood and got drunk. I

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

but he‘s just a butler. He can‘t

nothing to do with him.”

 

learn your lesson, huh? Fredrick is getting old, so he should retire and enjoy his later years in peace.”

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

question, Christopher 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 so Fredrick can stay?”

leaned into the chair and shut his eyes as his brows furrowed up.

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