An Impossible Marriage

Chapter 153 Christopher kept quiet, and the conversation ended there.

Soon, he could hear Margaret's paced breaths, so he tucked her in and went to sleep.

The next day, Christopher awoke to the feeling of something stepping on him. He could distinctly tell that something heaving was near him. His eyes instantly opened as he realized that it was Tabby! Its white and fluffy body was pacing around on his body without a care in the world. Tabby even kneaded its paws on him.

Christopher didn't dare to breathe. He carefully reached into Margaret's blanket, wanting to wake her up and get her to deal with Tabby. However, Christopher had to move slowly and subtly, which drained all his energy. Even after a few nudges, Margaret remained sound asleep.

Thus, he slowly moved his hands upward to pat her cheek. When his hands grazed by her chest, his palm felt something soft. He immediately froze and held his breath.

Meow. Tabby’s soft call woke Margaret up. She opened her eyes and saw Tabby kneading its paws on Christopher. Her brain ceased to function for a brief moment. When she came to her senses, she hurriedly pulled Tabby into her embrace.

Christopher instantly retracted his hand. Yet, the sensation from before still lingered in his palm. Margaret didn’t even notice that Christopher's hand was on her chest. She hugged

Tabby and resignedly nagged, “You little rascal. Do you have a death wish? That guy doesn’t even like you. Why are you still clinging to him?”

After that question, she fell silent as she looked at Tabby. Animals’ thoughts were simple; They tried their hardest to earn the affection of their owners. Only then would they be loved and be able to avoid being abandoned.

In the past, Margaret was as pitiful as Tabby. Even if Christopher hated her, she did everything possible to please Christopher. However, she no longer had to do that

now.

Sorrow suddenly welled in Margaret's chest as she said, “Tabby, don't get close to him. He won't like you. If you keep acting like this, he will kick you out. Do you know that? Just stay in the backyard, where it's spacious. It even has plants and a pool- Oh, stay away from the pool. If you fall in, you'll drown. Do you hear me?”

It was a Saturday, so she didn't need to go to work and could stay home with Tabby all day.

Since Tabby couldn't enter the house, Margaret sat on a chair in the backyard. She held Tabby in her arms as she read while sunbathing peacefully.

The weather was windy. Despite the sunshine, it was still a little cold.

Margaret had a thin blanket on her legs, but the cold wind would still blow onto her arms. Although she wanted to go into the house, she couldn't bear to leave Tabby alone outside.

She could bring Tabby into the house if Christopher weren't home, but he hadnt even come downstairs yet.

In the study, Christopher called for Elizabeth and said, “It hasn't even been a month since Margaret's abortion. What is she doing in the backyard when it's windy outside?”

Elizabeth parted her lips to say something but changed her mind. That slightly annoyed Christopher, who snapped, “Go on. I'm listening.”

Finally, Elizabeth had to courage to speak up. “Mrs. Lewis adores that cat, but you forbid it from entering the house. Therefore, she has no other choice but to accompany it in the backyard. Usually, she’s at work, so she hasn't had time to think about the cat being alone. Now that she gets to rest on the weekends, obviously, she can't bear to leave it alone...”

She didn't dare to speak too bluntly. Nevertheless, her words implied that Margaret wouldn't be out in the wind in the backyard if Christopher weren't around.

Her message was loud and clear to Christopher. He pursed his lips and said, “I'm heading out later, and I won't be back for lunch. I'll come home at around four o'clock in the afternoon.”

Elizabeth quickly prepared the clothes Christopher was going to wear out. After that, she went to the backyard and said, “Meg, Mr. Lewis is heading out soon. He'll be back at four o'clock this afternoon, so please come inside. It hasn't even been one month since your surgery. There's no telling if your body will heal if you continue to stay out in the cold.”