Pampered By My Mr. Lawyer (Benjamin and Madelyn) novel Chapter 287

Chapter 287 How Much Longer Will Madelyn Keep Ignoring Me

After saying that, Madelyn hung up the phone.

She directed the workers, and in less than half a day, the suite was tidied up.

Having everything arranged, Madelyn leaned back on the couch to rest.

She didn't meet anyone in the afternoon.

In her private space, she held the diary that Ben had left her and flipped through it carefully.

There were tears in her eyes.

She missed him.

She missed the affection between them.

At four o'clock in the afternoon, a black Maybach slowly came to a halt, and Benjamin got out of the car.

Alexander and his wife had gone out with the children, leaving the villa rather quiet, which is in stark contrast to the festive atmosphere of Christmas. Benjamin stopped a servant and asked in a slightly hoarse voice, "Where's Mrs. Clark?"

The servant, knowing that Mr. Clark had had an argument with Mrs. Clark, hesitated for a moment and replied, "She's upstairs!"

Benjamin nodded and went upstairs slowly.

Benjamin had not changed his clothes for two or three days. Being someone who is fastidious about cleanliness, he should have taken a shower first. But he was eager to see Madelyn first.

Benjamin found Madelyn easily.

Under the dim yellow light, she was lying on her side on the couch, asleep, and looking incredibly tender.

Approaching her, he noticed a glimmer in the corner of her eye.

Had she been crying?

Benjamin felt a bit guilty anyway. He leaned in with one hand supporting himself at her side, intending to kiss her...

But just at that moment, Madelyn woke up!

Her long eyelashes quivered slightly, and then her gaze met his. After a brief pause, she fully awakened and sat up gently, saying, "You're back?"

Benjamin detected the coldness in her tone.

He looked around the bedroom.

The room was comfortably furnished and appeared to be set up for long-term occupancy. Benjamin lowered his head and murmured, "You're mad at me but still can't bring yourself to leave, can you? The fact that you haven't moved out shows that you still care about our marriage."

Madelyn slowly closed the diary.

A thin layer of frost covered her face as she sneered, "Mr. Clark, don't flatter yourself! I'm staying for Everest... Have you forgotten Everest's condition?"

Benjamin visibly paused.

Everest had autism, so... was she maintaining their marriage only for their child?

Madelyn said in a low voice, "That's it! You should leave for now."

Her attitude was icy as if he were a complete stranger.

Just a few days ago, she had sat in his car and said to him with an ecstatic look on her face, "Ben, I want to kiss you!"

Benjamin didn't leave.

Not only did he not leave, but he also held onto Madelyn's wrist, not giving her a chance to escape. He wanted to kiss her, but when he leaned in, Madelyn turned her face away.

"Don't touch me!"

...

Benjamin tried again, but Madelyn resisted fiercely.

Suddenly, her gaze froze, and she plucked a strand of fine black hair from his shoulder with her delicate fingers.

It was obviously not Madelyn's.

Benjamin frowned.

He hadn't been involved with any other women, so there couldn't be a trace left by any of them. Except... when he was at the hospital, he had suddenly been caught off guard by Charlotte's hug.

Was it from that moment?

Madelyn laughed lightly. "That's quite disgusting!"

She knew that it was Charlotte's little trick to sow discord between her and Benjamin. But Benjamin had willingly given her the opportunity for such tricks!

She was tired and didn't want to bother with it anymore.

Benjamin noticed the weariness in her forehead and reassured her patiently, "I don't know when that hair got there, but believe me, I haven't done anything that would betray you or our children, okay?"

He was clever, subtly bringing up their children.

A cold smirk tugged at the corner of Madelyn's mouth...

Benjamin found her expression piercing and didn't want to see her looking as if she was ready to give up on him. So he tried to kiss her again.

And then a resounding slap echoed.

The slap left Madelyn's hand tingling, and she couldn't take it anymore, saying, "Get out!"

Benjamin was taken aback.