The Day I Stopped Waiting Was the Day He Started Begging novel Chapter 233

After sealing the signed divorce papers back into the envelope, Madeline placed the box right where it couldn't be missed.

Once it was done, her hand instinctively brushed against the necklace resting against her collarbone.

York had given it to her for her birthday.

He didn't know the profound significance the necklace held for her.

He only knew she wanted it, so he had gone out of his way to acquire it.

But the cracks in their marriage couldn't be fixed by extravagant gifts.

York's birthday was exactly a week away. This divorce settlement would be her final present to him.

With the paperwork sorted, Madeline began packing her personal belongings.

Since the marriage was over, leaving her things here felt pointless.

Thankfully, she hadn't lived at Azure Bay full-time for a while, so there wasn't much to pack.

As she dragged her suitcase downstairs, Susan was just carrying a warm bowl of soup out of the kitchen.

Spotting the luggage, Susan's face fell in alarm. "Ma'am, where are you going?"

Madeline kept her expression neutral. "Work has been overwhelming. I'm checking into a hotel near the office for a few days."

Susan let out a heavy sigh.

Though she didn't say it, she knew this was about York.

Madeline had finally come home and actually asked about him, only to find he had been missing for days. Susan had even tried secretly messaging him, but he completely ignored her. It was infuriating!

If York didn't get his act together soon, he was going to lose his wife for good.

Determined to buy him some time, Susan took the suitcase from Madeline's hand and gently pushed her toward the dining table.

"No matter how busy you are, you can't neglect your health. Sit down and finish this soup before you leave."