The Day I Stopped Waiting Was the Day He Started Begging novel Chapter 189

Madeline instinctively tried to pull away, but York's grip left no room for refusal.

His face was a stony mask as he pulled the towel off Madeline and threw it aside.

"Public towels are unhygienic."

With that, he stripped off his own suit jacket and draped it over her shoulders. Completely ignoring her scrutinizing gaze, he scooped her up into his arms and carried her out.

Madeline pounded on his chest a few times.

"York, put me down. I can walk on my own."

"Ms. Monroe, you're always so capable. How is it that the moment I walk away, you end up at the bottom of a pool?"

"I'm blind."

Madeline stopped struggling. She knew York's temper well enough. Once he set his mind on something, absolutely no one could stop him or talk him out of it.

Just like when he insisted on moving to San Francisco.

The entire family took turns trying to lecture him, but it was completely useless.

Arguing with him further would only spike her blood pressure and ruin her health without offering a single benefit.

York drove straight to Azure Bay. Getting out of the car, he unreasonably scooped Madeline up once again and carried her inside.

"Go take a hot shower."

Madeline opened the closet, found her pajamas, and headed to the bathroom.

Half an hour later, she dried her hair, changed into her clothes, and walked downstairs, instantly spotting several empty liquor bottles scattered across the living room.

She rubbed her temples. Just as she took half a step forward...

York walked out of the kitchen holding a bowl, letting out a mocking scoff.

"Do I have the plague? Why are you looking at me like you're terrified?"

"It's not that."

Madeline raised her eyes to meet his.

"I'm just surprised Mr. Yates finally realized he's unwanted company."

"The sun must have risen from the west today."

"Drink it."

York shoved the bowl directly in front of Madeline.

She looked down. It was surprisingly ginger cola.