The Day I Stopped Waiting Was the Day He Started Begging novel Chapter 15

The Sunny that Felicity referred to was the stray cat Madeline and York had rescued in the past.

There were plenty of strays around the Yates Manor, but this particular cat had been Madeline's absolute favorite.

Two years ago, after rescuing the kitten, Madeline and York visited him constantly. Eventually, the cat grew up and had a litter of its own.

Then, Madeline and York had their falling out.

She rarely visited the manor after that.

She only checked in occasionally to ensure the cat was doing well.

Yet, late last night, while Felicity was supposedly trying to feed it, an accident caused Sunny to fall from a high ledge.

The calico cat was quiet after the surgery, its fur soft, looking beautiful and docile.

It easily reminded York of a certain someone.

He looked at Felicity's red, tear-stained eyes, his tone entirely detached. "He doesn't need you to feed him."

Before Felicity could speak, York cut her off.

"Call it my own selfishness. I don't like anyone touching her things."

His demeanor was completely flat. There was no anger in his narrow eyes, only a coldness that mirrored the freezing moonlight.

Felicity's heart skipped a beat.

York simply gave the vet a few instructions regarding the cat, then turned back to her, stating blankly, "I'll have the driver take you home. Focus on recovering from your illness and focus on your writing."

He didn't elaborate.

Nor did he explicitly scold her.

But his tone left absolutely no room for argument.

Biting her lip, Felicity looked at him. "York, whether you believe me or not, I would never hurt something you care about, even if Madeline and I don't get along."

York said nothing. He simply ordered the driver to take her back.

Once she was gone, York stared at the injured calico, remembering the day Madeline had demanded they save the kitten.

She seemed emotionally detached on the surface, but in reality, she loved fiercely, hated deeply, and acted with absolute passion and decisiveness.

So, was that phrase, calling for Hunter all those years ago, born of that same passion?

His expression darkened as he dialed his assistant. "Find out exactly when Hunter Holt is coming back."

"I'll think about it."

Madeline lowered her head and went back to work.

Sloane then brought up Sienna's audition. "An agency took an interest in Sienna and scheduled a meeting at a club this Friday. Caleb is too busy to supervise her and is worried about her going alone, so he asked us to tag along. But tomorrow, I'm going to catch my dad cheating. Maddy, do you think you could..."

Sloane was trying to catch her father in an affair.

Madeline found the sheer absurdity of it amusing. She liked Sienna well enough, and Caleb was a good guy, so she didn't refuse.

"I'll go with her."

Sloane thanked her profusely. Just then, she saw Evie awkwardly waddling toward her, clapping her chubby little hands. Sloane's heart practically melted.

She snapped several photos in rapid succession.

Grinning, Sloane declared:

"I'm going to turn these into cartoon phone cases later. We'll each get one!"

Madeline thought her daughter was adorable too and didn't stop her.