Pampered By My Mr. Lawyer (Benjamin and Madelyn)

Chapter 106 Are They Giving Each Other Silent Treatment?

Benjamin sensed that she was angry.

He leaned in close to her ear and whispered, "He is just someone insignificant. Why are you mad at me because of him?"

It was late, so Madelyn didn't want to continue arguing with him.

Softening her attitude, she gently wrapped her arms around his waist and said, "I believe in you." Then she closed her eyes, and her breathing became steady... Benjamin found himself unable to fall asleep.

Under the moonlight, he looked at her delicate face and ground his teeth.

Madelyn was sound asleep!

After their argued, she seemed unwilling to communicate with him or resolve the issues...

Benjamin wasn't so good-tempered either.

If she was giving him the cold shoulder, he saw no reason to appease her.

In the morning...

He woke up to an empty bed, and Madelyn had already got up.

From outside, he could hear the sounds of her making breakfast and doing household chores.

Benjamin lay on his back, reflecting on what happened last night. Something felt off in their relationship.

They shouldn't have been arguing.

Once Benjamin realized this, he stopped dwelling on it. He got up, freshened up, and changed into his formal attire.

He was dressed in a light gray shirt and black trousers.

He also wore a sleek business overcoat.

As he put the watch on his wrist, he walked out of the bedroom. Madelyn was setting the table.

The morning light was shining on her, which made her look exceptionally gentle. However, Benjamin had seen Madelyn's temper last night. Even a little rabbit could bite when threatened. Benjamin took a seat and sipped his coffee as he read the morning news.

Madelyn had prepared egg salad sandwiches as breakfast.

Benjamin took a bite and found it tastier than those sold in the coffee shops. He stared at it for a moment.

Madelyn sat beside him, noticing he was looking at the sandwich, and gently asked, "Is there anything wrong?"

Benjamin looked at her.

After a moment, he replied with a smile, "It's delicious!"

Madelyn remained silent and drank her milk slowly...

Benjamin noticed her mind wandering off once again.

He didn't say a word, simply grabbed his coat, and headed out. Madelyn went to the entrance corridor to fetch his shoes for him. Her eager attentiveness could have delighted any other man. But Benjamin didn't see it that way. The more tender and caring she was, the more distant they became.

She was treating him like a sugar daddy now!

Benjamin couldn't quite tell if it was a good thing or not, but he wasn't particularly happy about that.

He stared at her and asked a little coldly.

"In two days, I'm going on a business trip to Esrand. Will you join me?"

Madelyn was surprised.

She thought about it and then responded, "Florence has two classes this week, and it might be difficult to rearrange the schedule."

Benjamin didn't push and just left the apartment.

Madelyn looked at the closed door and wondered if they were giving each other silent treatment.

Their conflicts could be resolved. They hadn't engaged in fights or quarrels. It was simply that ever since she saw him with that beautiful client, Madelyn couldn't treat him as she had done before. At least, she couldn't sleep with him anymore.

She was a human being, not a machine without feelings.

After Benjamin was gone, Madelyn cleaned the apartment thoroughly.

Around noon, the pawnshop called her.

Madelyn hurriedly answered the phone and asked, "Hello, are there any updates?"

The manager apologized, "Ms. Green, I'm sorry. Your necklace was purchased by an intermediary, but unfortunately, he didn't leave any contact information. We tried our best but couldn't track him down." Madelyn was a bit disappointed.

After a while, she responded, "If there's any news, please inform me. I'm willing to pay twice the price to get it back."

The manager offered a few words of consolation before hanging up.

Madelyn held her phone which got slightly hot, thinking whether her bond with her parents was destined to be weak.

If she had been given a few more days, she could finally reclaim her mother's possession...

After what happened last night, Madelyn made up her mind to find a job.

Benjamin could be part of her life, but he couldn't be her entire world. Otherwise, when the day they had to break up came, she would find herself deeply trapped and unable to break free... Madelyn had an impressive resume and could easily find a job.

But she wanted to explore other options.

At noon, Camila called her to come home for lunch.

When Madelyn returned home, she knew that it was her 24th birthday today, and Camila had prepared a three-tiered cake, a table full of dishes, and a bowl of noodles for her.

Samuel placed a birthday hat on her head and said with a warm smile, "I'm glad I could be here to celebrate your birthday! From your childhood until now, Dad has never missed a single birthday of yours." Camila gently nudged him, reminding him to be more careful with his words.

Madelyn's eyes welled up with tears.

She stepped forward and embraced Samuel and Camila.

They were not her biological parents, but they had poured all their love into her... At least for now, Dad was safe.

With this thought in mind, Madelyn's sad feelings from last night started to fade away.

During lunch, Samuel asked her about her recent job.

Madelyn hesitated for a moment and said, "I resigned from my job at the Music Center. I'm considering finding a new one."

Samuel didn't question her decision.

But Camila seemed lost in thought.

After lunch, Camila called Madelyn into the bedroom. She closed the door and went straight to the point, "Did you have a quarrel with Benjamin?"

Madelyn didn't hide it from her.

She just gave a vague reply, "I still need to find a job, after all."

Though she didn't explicitly say it, Camila knew it well. How could Madelyn not feel hurt when she was with Benjamin? Moreover, Benjamin hadn't come to visit Samuel, so his attitude was clear.

He was just playing with Madelyn.

Camila wiped away her tears.

She took a bankbook from the safe and there were 1 million dollars in the account, half of Samuel's savings.

Madelyn refused to accept it.

Camila took her hand and placed it in her hand.

Camila said with a lumpy throat, "Back then, we had no choice! I'm sorry, Madelyn! Being with someone like Benjamin... Even though the Clark family is incredibly wealthy, spending someone else's money can make them look down on you! Make sure to buy him a few clothes and pairs of shoes when you have time... Don't be too frugal, so that others won't underestimate you."

Madelyn felt so sad.

Camila continued, "I think you shouldn't find a new job. Rent a place and open your own music classroom instead. With your talent, I believe you'll succeed! A woman should have her own career after all." Madelyn looked down at the bankbook.

After a while, she hugged Camila and said, "Thank you, Camila."

Camila wiped her tears and added, "Don't tell your father about what is going on between you and Benjamin! He is not in good health, so he can't handle that."

Madelyn nodded and replied, "I know!"

As she walked away, she heard Camila crying in the bedroom for quite a while...

At six o'clock in the evening, Madelyn finally returned to the apartment.

Benjamin had already come back, accompanied by Paisley, who was helping him pack his suitcase.

Paisley quickly packed everything he needed.

Benjamin stood by the floor-to-ceiling window and talked in a serious tone with someone on the phone. It seemed that something had gone wrong with a case in Esrand. After the call, he looked at Madelyn.

"The business trip has been rescheduled. It's likely that I will be gone for a week."

Madelyn wanted to discuss her plan of opening a music classroom with him, but it didn't seem like a good time. So, she asked, "What time is your flight?"

Benjamin replied, his eyes fixed on her, "Two hours later."

Madelyn looked up at him.

She realized just how occupied he was, for he was too busy even to give women the cold shoulder.

Just as Madelyn was lost for words, Benjamin grabbed his luggage and said to Paisley, "Madelyn will take me to the airport."

What?

Madelyn was shocked....

Benjamin gently tapped her head and said, "Are you dumb? If you've changed your mind, I'll have Paisley buy a plane ticket for you."