The Day I Stopped Waiting Was the Day He Started Begging novel Chapter 46

She might as well just get a divorce.

Once she got everything in order, it would be time to make a final decision.

This decision had been dragged out for far too long.

York walked over to her car and, from a distance, saw Madeline slumped heavily over the steering wheel.

She looked absolutely furious.

Even though Madeline openly disliked Felicity, she was rarely pushed to this level of anger.

When they first got married, she was straightforward and spoke her mind. Now, although she had matured and changed a lot, she still made sure to return any blows she took right on the spot.

York watched her for a long time before opening the passenger door and slipping inside.

Madeline's phone screen had gone black. She lifted her head and smoothed down her slightly messy hair.

"Get out. I'm not heading your way."

"Caleb drove my car off. Grandpa wants us to go back to the Yates Manor for dinner tonight."

York noticed the lingering fury on her flawless face.

"You haven't been home in five days. Grandpa heard about it and thought we were fighting again. He's letting his imagination run wild."

Madeline gripped the steering wheel, slowly reining in her turbulent emotions. She tucked her feelings away perfectly and started the car in dead silence.

Neither of them spoke a word on the drive over.

When they arrived at the Yates Manor, the younger generation was mostly present.

Felicity had arrived early and was sitting right next to Seraphina, making the older woman laugh brightly.

Seeing Madeline, Seraphina asked, "Maddy, are you finally done with your work? If York hadn't gotten hurt, I wouldn't have known you were so busy that you couldn't even come home for a week."

York casually threw an arm around Madeline's shoulders. Madeline frowned, her body stiffening, but she didn't pull away.

"Mom, just focus on your precious daughter. Maddy's just had a lot on her plate lately."

Madeline knew he was doing this to give her an out, a peace offering for what happened at the plaza earlier.

Two years ago, he used to pull this trick effortlessly.

Only now, her mindset had entirely changed.

But since York had gone through the trouble of inviting her, Madeline saw no reason to be rude and embarrass him.

Vivienne arrived ten minutes later, and York led Madeline to the door to greet her.

Stepping out of the car, Vivienne looked at them warmly.

"Prosecutor Yates, this must be your wife. She's stunning and carries herself beautifully."

"Ms. Monroe, lovely to meet you. This is a gift for you. Mr. Yates mentioned how much you loved Mountain Rhapsody."

"Thank you."

Madeline smiled graciously and accepted the painting. The three of them exchanged pleasantries before heading into the dining room.