The Day I Stopped Waiting Was the Day He Started Begging novel Chapter 190

Madeline hadn't been to The Metropolitan Gazette in nearly half a month, and she couldn't keep asking for time off.

She habitually stopped by the convenience store downstairs for breakfast and bumped into her colleagues from the office.

"Editor Monroe, did you get everything sorted out at home?"

"Something on your mind?"

Madeline had a decent relationship with her team. One look at their expressions, and she knew they were dying to tell her something.

"Well, during the half-month you were gone, I heard headquarters was really unhappy. They're planning to parachute in a new Fashion Editor from abroad."

"They even said she used to run one of the top magazines overseas."

"Editor, you should prepare yourself mentally."

"What's there to prepare for? We'll just compete fairly."

Madeline remained completely unbothered.

Private companies operated like this, especially one with as many regional branches as their magazine.

With Evie's recent illness, the savings she had accumulated over the years were nearly depleted.

Even though York was incredibly generous and the divorce settlement would be substantial, she couldn't just sit around burning through cash.

She needed to find a way to secure another high-paying income.

Because of that, Madeline was already planning a career pivot.

But there was no need to announce that to her colleagues just yet.

"Editor, you've got such a great mindset."

Madeline didn't say another word. She picked up right where she left off before her leave, organizing magazine covers and scheduling interviews. The workday flew by in the blink of an eye.

That afternoon, Madeline uncharacteristically left work early. She hadn't seen her daughter for most of the day, and she missed her terribly.

However, the moment she stepped into the parking lot, she heard a car horn blare behind her.

Seraphina stepped out of the vehicle.

In all the time Madeline had worked here, this was the very first time Seraphina had ever shown up at her office.

"Mother, what are you doing here?"