An Impossible Marriage

Chapter 59

With that, Margaret retraced her steps with her head lowered. When she entered the house through the main entrance, the bodyguard standing guard there greeted her respectfully, “Mrs. Lewis.”

Hanging her head even lower, she ran into the kitchen to look for Elizabeth. Only when she was with her could she feel at ease.

Elizabeth, who was washing the vegetables, smiled upon spotting her. “Why are you back so early today?”

Margaret put down her latte and smoothly rolled up her sleeves. “My vacation started, so I got off work early. I bumped into Christopher afterward and came home with him.”

Elizabeth moved the vegetables aside and said, “Then why are you in the kitchen instead of accompanying Mr. Lewis? Go now! You guys don‘t usually have that much time to spend together, to begin with, so hurry up!”

Margaret was rendered speechless. If I got along with Christopher well, I wouldn‘t have run to hide in the kitchen right after returning home.

Seeing that she stood there motionlessly, Elizabeth pushed her out by force. “Hurry up and do what you are supposed to do. I don‘t need help here!”

Margaret walked up the stairs with a dejected droop of her shoulders, planning to pick up a fresh set of clothes for a shower. Just as she entered the room, she caught sight of Christopher sitting by the window while engaged in a phone call. Subconsciously, she took lighter steps and went downstairs right after taking her clothes.

Having taken a shower, she lounged about reading magazines in the living room. Days of piled–up fatigue instantly caught up to her, and before she knew it, she was fast asleep.

That was the scene Elizabeth saw upon walking out of the kitchen to inform them that dinner was ready. However, she deliberately ignored it and went upstairs to call Christopher. “Mr. Lewis, it‘s time to eat.”

Christopher had not showered and changed, which meant he was planning to go out again. When he came down and saw the person sleeping on the couch, he simply grabbed a folded blanket from the side and covered her with it. His action was not

gentle and probably even a bit rough, but Elizabeth smiled meaningfully at that sight. © 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

“Mr. Lewis, should we wake Mrs. Lewis up?” she inquired.

“No need,” Christopher replied emotionlessly.

Elizabeth‘s smile widened when she realized he did care for Margaret.

About an hour after dinner, Christopher looked at the watch on his wrist and walked toward the door. “Elizabeth, I have something to do, so I am heading out now.”

Elizabeth went up to him, took out his shoes, and put them before him. “Don‘t worry. I will wake Mrs. Lewis up and remind her to have her meal”

Pressing his thin lips together, he remained silent. As his car left the Lewis residence, Margaret woke up gradually. “Elizabeth... Why didn‘t you wake me up?” she asked anxiously after taking out her phone to look at the time.

With a bright smile on her face, Elizabeth came forward and said, “Mr. Lewis did not let me do it. He wanted to let you sleep more because you‘ve been too tired for the past few days. I kept the dishes

warm for you; I will bring them over now. No matter how tired you are, you should eat first before continuing to sleep. Oh, by the way, Mr. Lewis just went out.”

Margaret was still in a daze, so she merely grunted an acknowledgment and went straight to the dining table. Upon glimpsing Christopher‘s phone that he left on the table, she planned to ignore it, but coincidentally, a phone call came in, and the caller‘s name was Megan.

Elizabeth exchanged glances with her and said, “Mrs. Lewis, you should answer it on behalf of Mr. Lewis.”

Margaret shook her head and replied, “Forget it. Once he realizes he forgot his phone, he will return for it.”

As though she was disappointed with the young woman, Elizabeth sighed and picked up the phone suddenly. “Hello? May I know who is speaking?” she said after accepting the call.

At the other end of the line, Megan replied in a hostile tone, “Who are you? Why is Christopher‘s phone with you?”

Margaret gestured for Elizabeth to hang up, but the latter refused to comply. “I am

the housekeeper at the Lewis residence. Mr. Lewis is taking a bath with his wife, so if there‘s anything, please wait until he‘s out of the bathroom.”

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Margaret‘s eyes widened in shock. She was having a hard time processing the rest information, and so was Megan. “What did you just say? T–They... are taking a bath together? How is that possible? Christopher clearly told me he was leaving soon!” the latter exclaimed.

Elizabeth replied in an annoyed tone, “It‘s up to you whether you want to believe it or not.” After saying that, she hung up.

“Elizabeth... I know you are doing this for my sake, but... Christopher will be upset when he finds out.” Margaret said worriedly.