The Day I Stopped Waiting Was the Day He Started Begging novel Chapter 186

"Tsk, even so, I really think you should keep your distance from him."

Sloane knew the full inside story of what happened back then.

Why else would a highly successful man suddenly return and act so solicitously toward a younger woman?

Sloane never believed in purely platonic relationships between men and women.

And the way Hunter looked at Madeline was far from innocent.

It wasn't that she opposed Madeline finding her own happiness.

But Hunter was clearly not the right match. His mind was too hard to read, and being around someone like that was just exhausting.

"You're overthinking it. We're just friends."

Madeline naturally picked up on her underlying meaning and offered a helpless smile.

"I'm just afraid that while you treat him like a friend, he's definitely not treating you like one."

"Anyway, Maddy, I'm Team Madeline all the way. I'll support anyone who treats you right, and I'll oppose anyone who doesn't."

"I know."

Three days later, on the weekend, Madeline slipped into the white silk cocktail dress, elegantly pinned up her long hair, and headed to the Grand Jewelry Showcase.

Hunter was waiting at the entrance. The moment she stepped out of the car, he couldn't hide the absolute awe in his eyes.

Madeline possessed a delicate, graceful beauty unique to Southern women. Even with simple everyday makeup, her bone structure was flawless. Now, dressed in the white silk cocktail dress, her stunning curves were accentuated to perfection.

He stepped out of his car and approached her.

"Maddy."

"Hunter, let's head inside. I need to leave a little early tonight. I'm worried about Evie."

"Right, Dr. Zale mentioned you had Evie discharged to recover at home."

"Maddy, you must realize that keeping her at the hospital is the safest option."

"I know."

Madeline offered a faint smile.

"But my situation is different from others."

"Besides, I've done my research."