The Day I Stopped Waiting Was the Day He Started Begging novel Chapter 156

"Madeline, you're blushing."

"I am n—"

Madeline didn't notice the loose gravel by her foot and slipped.

She tumbled right into York's arms.

The man looked down at her.

"Tsk, throwing yourself at me already?"

Her brow twitched in annoyance, and she shoved him away.

"You're ridiculous."

She hurried inside and marched straight to the bathroom to splash cold water on her face.

When she came downstairs, the housekeeper mentioned that York had gone back to work.

For the next three days, they were both swamped. York pulled all-nighters, yet he reliably texted Madeline every single day, telling her he was working late and reminding her to eat and sleep well.

Madeline didn't even bother replying.

Over those three days, she met with Liam Lennox constantly to discuss Piper's case.

Ultimately, they managed to track down some new, highly favorable evidence for Piper.

By Monday, Piper's trial officially began.

Madeline and Liam arrived at the courtroom together.

She spotted York immediately.

He was dressed completely differently today. In his official DA's uniform, his posture was as straight and unyielding as a pine tree.

Unlike his usual casual demeanor, York's expression was sharp and resolute as he stood at the prosecutor's table.

At the same time, Piper was led to the defendant's seat. It was the first time in weeks she had been in the same room as Charles Channing.