The Day I Stopped Waiting Was the Day He Started Begging novel Chapter 72

"Miles has been in the corporate world for years. He knows plenty of people. Why don't you ask him for help? Isn't it easier to use your own son?"

"The law has its own strict protocols. What, were you hoping he could go in and tamper with witness testimonies?"

Madeline let all her frustrations out in one breath, a faint flush of anger coloring her cheeks.

She dropped her fork onto her plate, completely losing her appetite.

A faint glimmer of amusement danced in York's eyes.

Right now, Madeline looked exactly like a bristling Sunny.

Even though he knew her fierce protectiveness wasn't entirely about him, seeing her defend him so adamantly made York feel that this trip to the Monroe Residence was entirely worth it.

"Maddy, how can you speak to your mother like that? What kind of attitude is this?"

"Your mother and I merely broached the subject. We haven't even told you what the issue is, and you're already throwing a tantrum and disrespecting us in front of York. Do you think just because you're married now, you can dictate who we can and cannot speak to?"

Alastair's voice dropped into a dangerous register.

"That's enough. You know how she is. Don't make a scene in front of York."

"Maddy, I recall you have a friend who couldn't handle her husband's infidelity and domestic abuse. She lost control and put him in critical condition. She's so close to you—can you really just sit by and do nothing?"

"The law is rigid, but there's always room for compassion."

"Your mother and I aren't asking York to do anything unreasonable."

A cold knot tightened in Madeline's chest, her face draining of color.

They actually had the nerve to bring up Piper.

If they hadn't been trying to protect Miles, would Piper have ever been set up to marry that scumbag in the first place?!

So this was about Piper.

Once they were gone, Margaret dropped the act, gritting her teeth. "I knew it. Being away for so long changed him. He has no loyalty to us."

"That Madeline is an ungrateful wretch. Ever since she married York, she thinks she's untouchable."

"I assumed that since York left without a word two years ago, their relationship would be ice cold upon his return. I didn't expect him to be so protective of her."

Alastair replied grimly, "Regardless, as long as the marriage between our families remains intact, we hold the advantage."

"As for Madeline, we will always find a way to keep her on a tight leash."

Margaret nodded, thinking back to past events as she linked her arm through her husband's.

"Whether she likes it or not, she is a daughter of the Monroe family. She must sacrifice everything for this family. It is her duty."

"I'll find another opportunity to put her in her place. She won't cause any more trouble."