The Day I Stopped Waiting Was the Day He Started Begging novel Chapter 119

Every single person in the lobby exchanged completely shell-shocked glances.

None of them had any idea York was married, let alone that he had kept it entirely under wraps.

Cynthia's face drained of all color. She stared at Madeline in sheer horror.

This woman was his wife?!

Impossible!

Whether in San Francisco or since his return, York had never once mentioned being married.

Madeline maintained her icy composure.

"Let's just go. I'm exhausted."

A victorious smirk played on York's lips. He stepped right up to her, lacing his fingers through hers in front of everyone, his eyes gleaming with satisfaction.

"I won't make you wait so long next time."

He absolutely loved this fierce, unapologetic side of her that refused to take anyone's crap.

In fact, if she hadn't put Cynthia in her place, the office still wouldn't know he was officially off the market.

Madeline shot him a weird look but ultimately didn't yank her hand away.

What was his obsession with aggressively holding her hand lately?

Then again, maybe playing the devoted husband boosted his professional credibility.

The moment they got into the car, York leaned across the console to buckle her in.

Madeline immediately shoved a hand against his solid chest.

"I have my own hands, York."

"Can't a guy show a little chivalry to his wife?"

"You were the one who practically shouted our marital status to the entire building."

Madeline gave him a deadpan look.

She knew this jerk would milk the situation for all it was worth.

"Don't push your luck, York."

She snatched the seatbelt from his grip and clicked it into place herself.

"Tsk, you've got quite the temper lately."

"If you want a sweet, subservient little wife, go find one."

Madeline flashed a sarcastic smile.

"And ruin my pristine reputation? Never."