The Day I Stopped Waiting Was the Day He Started Begging novel Chapter 194

Seraphina was infuriated by his reckless insolence, clutching her chest tightly.

"York, Felicity didn't do it on purpose."

"She was only trying to stand up for you, how could you..."

"Mom, your son is perfectly capable and doesn't need a woman to fight his battles."

"It seems your precious daughter failed to move me, but managed to win you over instead."

York leaned back, pulling a lighter from his pocket and rolling it between his fingers. He radiated an aura of absolute nonchalance.

"And regarding this entire mess, you can stop taking turns badgering Madeline about an out-of-court settlement."

"People only learn their lesson when they actually feel the sting."

Arthur took a deep, steadying breath.

"Did you even consider the family's reputation before you did this? York, you are becoming increasingly out of line."

"If you had just come to me about this issue between Felicity and Madeline, I would have forced her to apologize. Instead, you run off to report it to the precinct without a single word! If the press catches wind of this..."

York let out a low, dark chuckle.

"Relax. I'm sure the headlines will praise you for choosing justice over family ties."

"It's just a few days behind bars. Your precious girl isn't going to melt."

Suddenly, York grabbed Madeline's hand, lacing their fingers together. Madeline, still reeling from the intense standoff, completely failed to react in time.

She instinctively glanced at York, but the man acted as if he hadn't noticed her shock, projecting an overbearing dominance that left absolutely no room for argument.

"Yesterday, Madeline almost drowned."

"You are both highly respected figures. I shouldn't need to explain to you which of these matters is actually important."

York offered a faint, polished smile, playing the part of the perfect gentleman, but the rebellious glint in his eyes completely betrayed his true nature.

"If there's nothing else, my wife and I will be taking our leave."

With that, he pulled Madeline along and headed straight for the door.

As soon as they reached the entrance, Madeline yanked her hand free.

York cast a sideways glance at her.

"What? Too moved to speak?"

"This entire disaster was your fault to begin with."