The Day I Stopped Waiting Was the Day He Started Begging novel Chapter 159

York was already leaving the courtroom with the rest of the prosecution team.

She pulled her gaze away and shook her head.

Perhaps she had just been sitting in the courtroom for too long, and her mind was starting to play tricks on her.

To actually entertain a thought like that.

A new flame could never compete with history, and those who had already been burned needed to remember the pain of the fire.

Madeline reined in her chaotic thoughts and followed the crowd out of the courtroom.

She waited for Piper by the entrance, and before long, her friend emerged.

Piper was dressed in a simple white button-down and jeans. Her hair cascaded loosely over her shoulders, entirely devoid of her usual high-society makeup, making her look incredibly exhausted.

Yet, her eyes were blindingly bright.

She jogged over, pulling Madeline into a crushing embrace as her voice cracked with emotion.

"Madeline, thank you for fighting so hard for me."

"I'm free. I never have to play the pawn in an arranged marriage again, and I never have to be trapped by that family ever again."

Madeline patted her back, feeling equally overwhelmed by the moment.

"You are. You're finally free."

"Don't cry, this is a wonderful day. From now on, you are purely you. Piper, you can finally live the life you've always wanted."

People who had walked through the same hell could always empathize with each other the deepest.

Piper wiped her tears away, beaming at Madeline.

"These are happy tears."

"Then let's celebrate tonight. Let's call Sloane. Drinks are on me."

"I'd love that."

Ever since Piper got married, this would be her very first night out with her friends.

"By the way, as soon as I find a job, I'll pay you back for the legal fees."

Before Madeline could even object, Piper, knowing her friend perfectly, cut her off.