An Impossible Marriage

Chapter 39

Casper could feel his temple throbbing. “Well... Does Christopher know that you‘re here looking for Margaret?”

Megan‘s expression changed almost immediately. “H–He doesn‘t know that I‘m here. Casper, can you please not tell him about this? I promise to leave now. I also promise that I won‘t come here to cause trouble anymore. I‘ll handle the issue with her privately, okay?”

Casper waved her off. “Okay, okay. I won‘t tell him anything. Just leave.”

Megan then shot Margaret a glare and warned, “I‘ll come back for you sooner or later.”

Margaret returned to her seat after Megan left, and so did the others.

A thought then flashed in Casper‘s mind. He opened his mouth, wanting to voice it out, but no words came out as he figured that it was not something he should get involved with.

When it was time to get off work, both Margaret and Casper entered the elevator together.

“How long have they been dating each other?” she asked all of a sudden.

“Erm... Do you mean Christopher and Megan?” Casper was uncertain if Margaret was referring to the two.

Margaret nodded in reply. Casper then disclosed, “I wasn‘t sure about the exact time, but they were already dating when they were overseas. Anyway, why do you care?”

Margaret just shook her head in return. She knew that even if she was bothered by such a fact, there was nothing she could do about it.

After that, the two did not speak to each other. Casper then personally drove Margaret to the restaurant where she agreed to meet Jodie.

The moment they entered the restaurant, Casper subconsciously furrowed his brows. It was a working– class restaurant that he would not typically visit. When he noticed the oil stain on the table, he had the urge to turn and leave. However, when he thought of Christopher‘s instructions, he forced himself to stay.

“Meg. I‘m here!” Jodie waved enthusiastically upon seeing Margaret, disregarding the other customers‘ curious stares.

A smile finally appeared on Margaret‘s face, and she hurried toward Jodie, who was the same as three years ago. Nothing about her had changed. She was exactly like how Margaret remembered her to be.

Jodie was not alone at the restaurant. Jack was right next to her. He was more mature now, and even the defiant side of him had vanished. When Margaret saw him, he was smiling, but the smile did not reach his eyes, which made him look unfathomable.

When Jodie noticed Casper, she was somewhat baffled. “This is...?”

“I‘m Casper,” responded Casper amiably, introducing himself.

After knowing the man‘s name, Jodie did not press on for more information. She turned to call the waiter over. “Meg, Casper, what would you two like to eat?”

Before Margaret could respond, Casper instinctively said, “Don‘t worry about me. Just go ahead and order.” He was not planning to eat anything.

Jodie felt quite awkward when she sensed the slight disgust in his tone. As for Jack, he dropped his gaze, making it difficult for others to determine his feelings.

Margaret noticed the change in the atmosphere. Trying to put such awkwardness to an end, she quickly said, “You know what I love to eat, Jo. You can order for me.”

After ordering some dishes, Jodie returned the menu to the waiter. “Can you imagine how thrilled I am to be able to return to this country? It has been three years since I last walked on this land. The fog here used to bother me then, but now I don‘t mind it at all. I miss this place terribly, Meg.”

Margaret felt guilty upon hearing that. “I‘m sorry, Jo. It‘s all my fault.”

Jodie waved her hand and said, “Stop saying that! I never blamed you for anything. It‘s just that I didn‘t expect Christopher to be your brother. Honestly, after what had happened... It‘s not his fault either. Jenson is fine, by the way. You don‘t have to worry about him. He‘s...”

“I know. Let‘s not talk about it.” Margaret quickly stopped Jodle from continuing. She did not dare to talk about Jenson as Casper, Christopher‘s spy, was sitting right next to them.

All of a sudden, Casper interrupted them, “Christopher isn‘t her brother. To be exact,

he is her husband.”

Dead silence then ensued. Even Jack, who had been ‘silent the entire time, shifted his Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

gaze toward Margaret.