Chapter 466

466–Not Feeling Bad For Anyone

Madeline:

It took effort to face him. I drew in a few deep breaths before turning back and nodding once.

I was furious that he had been sent here again. That he was even allowed near me.

I said nothing and sat on the bench, pulling the files out. I shuffled the pages with stiff hands.

“You must have heard what happened to me,” Elgin added, referring to the rumors about Silver cheating on him.

I had seen everything.

When I arrived at Ron’s pack and gained internet access, I read it all. Every accusation and conspiracy. I even checked the comments and smiled when someone insulted him.

“Madeline, I know you hate me, and you have every right to,” he went on. “But at least speak to me. Yell at me. Call me names p>

I slammed the file shut and glared at him.

“If you do not wish to work, you can leave,” I snapped. “I have not done any work today. So you sitting here makes no sense. Go ahead and tell the council I failed to work on the files because I am in a pissy mood p>

I shoved the file into my bag.

He stared at me in shock, as if he had no idea where my anger came from.

“Fine. I will not say anything,” he replied quickly. “I will stay silent. Please, let’s help the children. Do not take your anger out on them p>

The audacity of him acting as if he cared more than I did made my jaw tighten.

I grunted under my breath and sat back down.

“How many children from your pack are sick?” I asked sternly, keeping my eyes on the files instead of him.

“Here. Everything is in the file,” he murmured in a gentler tone, sliding it closer across the table.

I watched him from the corner of my eye as he leaned forward, resting his elbows on the table and clasping his

hands.

“There is another person who is sick,” he whispered.

The moment I lifted my head, he leaned back.

“I mean, I… there will be others who get sick too,” he corrected quickly, as if realizing I would not tolerate anything else.

He fell silent and glanced around, his hand resting on his thigh.

“I am divorcing Silver,” he continued.

I drew in a deep breath and curled my fist beneath the file. I was losing patience.

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“I know. It does not affect you that I am suffering?” he pressed. “It should not. I have been nothing but an asshole to you. But the truth is p>

I exhaled sharply and he stopped.

“Can we give it a chance?” he asked. 2

I shut the file and glared at him.

“So you have not changed,” I replied coldly.

He shook his head, then gave me a crooked smile.

“Of course I have changed,” he corrected himself quickly. “I just do not know what to do. I am really suffering. I chose the wrong woman p>

I gave him a look that made it clear I was done listening.

“Here is the list I needed,” I stated evenly. “I will contact you once I have enough serum prepared. Graham will receive the first batches because he arrived first p>

I ignored everything else and focused only on the work.

He shifted in his seat, watching me with hopeful eyes as I stood and picked up my bag.

“You may leave now, Elgin. Please leave,” I said firmly.

“And next time you come here asking me to forgive you, remember the night my daughter was sick. Remember how you treated her. Remember the words you said to her p>

As I spoke, his eyes slowly dropped.

He did not look remorseful. He looked cornered.

He was not here because he regretted anything. He was here because his wife had cheated on him, and he wanted something to ease his pride.

There was no way I would let him use me for his games.

With that, I walked away.

Tomorrow morning, I will finally receive good news about my husband.

I went toward the house, but after locking the doors, I stayed by the window to make sure he was leaving.

He lingered for a while before finally pacing away.

That was when fear settled in.

Whenever they returned to my life asking for forgiveness or another chance, trouble followed.

“So my son is in a coma, and you are choosing to sleep around with his enemies. The ones who wanted him dead.” 1

The voice came from behind me.

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Lady Eugenia had chosen the wrong moment to provoke me.

I turned toward her, my jaw clenched.

She looked at me as if I were filth.

“I am a researcher who works for the betterment of sick children,” I shot back. “I am not someone who hides in her room and only comes out to accuse her daughter in law of ridiculous things p>

It was the first time I had spoken to her so harshly.

Shock flashed across her face.

Before she could remind me who I was speaking to, I continued.

“And next time you accuse me of something so disgusting, remember this. I am the one doing everything I can to make sure your son wakes up. I am the one who suffered to secure him a place in that hospital p>

My hands trembled, but I did not lower my voice.

“So do not question my character again. I will not allow it. Neither you nor those animals will rest peacefully if you drag my name through the dirt again p>

I watched her eyes widen.

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Then I walked past her.

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