The Day I Stopped Waiting Was the Day He Started Begging novel Chapter 93

Even Madeline couldn't hold back anymore. She stared at York like he was completely out of his mind.

She couldn't help but blurt out, "No, York is talking nonsense."

"Mother, if there's nothing else, I'm going to head out. Sloane is expecting me."

With that, Madeline gave a polite nod and walked away from the stairwell.

Her chest felt tight with a dull, suffocating ache.

No doubt, Seraphina was going to be displeased with her all over again.

It didn't matter what kind of relationship it was; as long as there were expectations, there would inevitably be disappointment.

Watching her walk away, Seraphina couldn't help but feel a mix of hurt and frustration.

"York, what is wrong with Madeline? Even if I spoke a little harshly, surely it was understandable..."

"Mom, from now on, just focus all your attention on your precious Felicity. Maddy and I will handle our own issues."

"If she doesn't want to see Felicity, why force it? It's not like there's some mandatory quota for family bonding."

"Weren't you just hoping for a grandchild? How is she supposed to prepare for pregnancy if she's constantly in a bad mood?"

York spun his logic effortlessly, and Seraphina's anger melted away upon hearing it.

"You brat, you still have the nerve to bring up the baby. I was actually thrilled for a second, only to find out you were making it up."

A child was the ultimate glue for a married couple.

Given York and Madeline's current situation, having a baby wouldn't necessarily be a bad thing.

"It wasn't a total lie. We're working on it. If you actually want your son to have a happy marriage, stop getting worked up over trivial things, and stop stressing her out."

"Don't lecture me. I just panicked for a moment. It won't happen again."

Seraphina understood that in a marriage, her vocal dissatisfaction with Madeline would only make life impossible for the couple.

As long as it wasn't a matter of fundamental principles, she knew when to back down.

When Madeline returned to the hospital room, she discovered that Evie, who was supposed to be asleep in bed, was gone.

Panic seized her. She grabbed the nearest nurse and demanded,

"Nurse, where is my daughter?"

"The little girl said she was going to look for you just a moment ago. Did you not see her?"