The Day I Stopped Waiting Was the Day He Started Begging novel Chapter 207

Martha still hadn't returned from visiting her hometown, so Azure Bay was as empty as ever, leaving just the two of them.

Following the doctor's instructions, Madeline poured a glass of water and handed York his medication.

"Take your pills first."

York sprawled out on the sofa, radiating an incredibly lazy, languid aura.

He arched an eyebrow, shooting Madeline a half-smile.

"Ms. Monroe, the look on your face right now is a lot like a black widow feeding her husband poison."

"You're overthinking it."

Madeline set the pills directly onto the coffee table.

"Sacrificing my freedom over you isn't worth it."

York didn't try to antagonize her further. He simply swallowed the pills.

"Let's talk about the division of assets. York, I was married to you for three years. Especially during your time in San Francisco, I took care of your parents and kept up your perfect public image."

"I'm not going to bleed you dry, but I want the compensation I'm owed."

"You don't have to ask. I'm transferring everything under my name to you."

York cut her off, his voice slightly raspy.

"But I have one condition."

Madeline immediately felt a spike of annoyance.

"York, I admit that our marriage failing wasn't entirely your fault. I made my own mistakes too."

"But we're at the very end now. We're breaking up. Why do you insist on making this so complicated..."

"Open it."

York suddenly pulled a velvet jewelry box from underneath the coffee table and pushed it in front of her.

Madeline, who had been losing her temper out of pure frustration, instantly went dead silent.

"What is the meaning of this?"

"You're right. We were married. We both made mistakes."

"We aren't enemies."

"So... happy birthday, Maddy."

The lazy demeanor vanished. In its place, a rare, mocking darkness filled York's eyes.

"If your birthday wish is a divorce."