The Day I Stopped Waiting Was the Day He Started Begging novel Chapter 111

Madeline Monroe recovered from her dizzy spell.

She hurriedly pushed Hunter Holt away, a flash of frustration crossing her features.

Her low blood sugar hadn't flared up in ages.

Why did it have to happen now, of all times, sending her stumbling right into Hunter's arms?

She couldn't help but feel an inexplicable wave of awkwardness.

"Maddy, I'm sorry. I just acted on instinct,"

Hunter stepped back, the picture of a perfect gentleman.

"How has your hypoglycemia gotten worse after all these years?"

Madeline thought of something and lowered her gaze, hiding a flicker of sorrow.

"It's probably just from my recent injuries."

"I should get going, Hunter."

A strange tension filled the air, leaving Madeline feeling completely out of her depth.

Not wanting to make things overly obvious or hurt his feelings, she simply made an excuse to leave.

In truth, she wasn't the type to constantly coddle other people's emotions.

But...

Hunter was different.

He had helped her through so much.

He was the last person in the world she ever wanted to owe.

Some people's affections could be brushed off because you knew deep down you didn't have to return them.

But others couldn't be owed, because crossing that line would only lead to a nightmare.

It was still early when Madeline returned to the hospital room. With no time to rest, she threw herself into studying the surgical plans.

She meticulously looked up and highlighted every medical term online.

Before she knew it, it was past nine o'clock.

It wasn't until a nurse reminded her visiting hours were ending that she realized it was nearly ten.

She instinctively glanced at the cot beside the hospital bed, then quickly looked away.

York Yates had been sleeping at the hospital for the past two days, usually arriving by six or seven.

Whatever. At least she had some peace and quiet.

Madeline pulled back the covers, but just then, the room door was pushed open.

York stepped in and shut the door behind him.