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. 

fine. I‘ll

had a few drinks, and he‘s

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. Smoke swirled around the room,

so it was clear that he had 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 gave her a ride home before

He took a puff of his cigarette and

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

has nothing to

 

huh? Fredrick is getting old, so he should retire and enjoy

couldn‘t hide her shock. She had no idea Fredrick would receive such a severe punishment. “Didn‘t I say that my decision has nothing to do with

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

He leaned into the chair and shut

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