Chapter 35 – Mr Williams Madame Is Dying Novel Free Online (Madison & Hunter)

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Hunter had so much to say to her, but he only managed to blurt out a curt response. “Let’s go.”

They seemed to be bound to a silent understanding not to bring up the past. Once they completed the procedure, they were officially divorced.

Madison didn’t say a word throughout the process and turned to leave once the divorce was finalized. He couldn’t help but ask, ” What are your plans after this?”

She didn’t even turn around to look at him. “It’s none of your business, Mr. Williams.”

A piece of snow fell from the tree branch onto her shoulder. Hunter reflexively reached out to wipe it off, but his fingers froze mid–air when he realized that he had no right to do so.

The reason he set her free was to put an end to the grudges between them.

The sunny winter day reminded him of the weather on the day they got married. She was lovely in her white bridal dress, wearing a bright smile.

That day, she joked with him, “I hope we’ll never need to visit this place anymore.”

“Never.”

“But what if you cheat on me?”

“Kill me, then. A dead man can’t cheat.” The seriousness in his expression then might’ve scared her a little.

It had only been three years since that conversation took place on their wedding day.

At present, Madison felt his gaze, but she marched forward into the snow without looking back. She repeatedly reminded herself to handle the farewell with dignity.

Still, she was overcome by sadness at the thought of this day being their last meeting and the fact that they would go back to being strangers.

Not long after she exited the building, she overheard Andrea’s excited voice. “Hunter, congratulations! Your wish came true.”

A wish come true?

Madison smirked but acknowledged that the divorce might have happened sooner–perhaps in the week she lost her baby–if she hadn’t stubbornly clung to Hunter for the past year.

Hunter did not reply to Andrea. She went on, “The documents are ready. Let’s head in to get the marriage certificate.”

Madison did not hear Hunter’s reply. Andrea’s remark suffocated her. Everly held her frail frame and gently asked, “Are you okay?

“I’m fine.”

Everly glanced at the couple. Andrea was speaking animatedly while Hunter hung his head low. The shade of the trees that cast a shadow on his face made it harder to discern his expression.

“Fucking cheaters!” Everly spat and wiped away the tears on Madison’s cheeks. “Don’t waste your tears on that bastard.”

Madison tried her best to put on a smile. “I know. I lost control of myself for a moment there.”

“You little dummy. You have to understand that you cannot rely on anyone. A man could be your safe harbor one day and leave you out in the cold the next. I haven’t seen you wearing your confidence in a long time. You should have shone brightly in your world, living your best life.”

Madison gave Hunter a final look before winding up the car window.

He returned the stare, which he knew was one of farewell.

The post–divorce life wasn’t as terrible as Madison had thought. She rested at home for a few days with Everly’s company. Her best friend prepared nutritious meals for her. Her condition improved.

She did not suffer much from the effects of chemo. She could never be as healthy as her pre–cancer days. But at least her fainting spells had decreased.

The wound on her arm healed, and her hair loss was under control. Everything seemed to be working out for her.

Everly was happy for Madison. They spent a few nights sleeping side by side. She believed that Madison would eventually emerge stronger from the trauma as she had stopped sleeping by the baby cot.

Seeing that Madison was in great condition, Everly suggested, “The class president organized a gathering. Let’s attend it together since we’re both free.”

“I…” Madison wanted to turn down the invitation but was cut off by Everly.

“Our old classmates are doing pretty well for themselves. Aren’t you looking for a better neurosurgeon? Who knows? Some of our classmates could connect you to people they know.

Everly added, “You always say that you don’t have many days left. That’s more reason not to laze around. It’s good to go out once in a while.”

Everly soon understood Madison’s worries when she spotted her friend’s troubled expression. Madison was once the daughter of a wealthy family and a prize student who had a bright future.

Now, Madison was no longer comparable to their classmates. The Evanss were bankrupt, and she dropped out of medical school.

“You’re just being self–conscious. Look at me–I’m not embarrassed for dropping out of med school to become the top salesperson. What are you afraid of? You have ten million dollars under your name, so you’re kind of a millionaire. Oh, didn’t that jerk also award you some equity in Williams Group?”

There were a lot of detailed clauses in Madison’s divorce settlement. Hunter was rather generous in financial compensation.

Although he did not give away half of his wealth, the compensation he provided Madison was enough for a lifetime and more. She’d be getting millions in annual dividends from her shares in the Williams Group.

On top of that, she was left with some properties to her name. Hunter might have done so to make it up to her or to sever all ties with her, but regardless, he was not stingy in this department.

Madison finally agreed to attend the gathering after being pestered by Everly.

She realized that Everly was right after reading all the news about Hunter’s upcoming engagement party. Since her days were numbered, she should leave the divorce behind her.

“Alright. I’ll go.”

“That’s more like it. You were the crush of many boys back in school. What if one of them is still into you? Treat yourself better and let loose when you’re still young.”

After some serious thinking, Madison asked, “Will Payton Ballinger be there?”

“Of course! Well, Payton is a nice guy, but he isn’t easy on the eyes. Wait a minute. Did your standards drop drastically after that painful divorce with that jerk?”

Madison shook her head. “No. I heard that he took over his father’s business in the funeral industry after graduation, and he’s doing quite well. I thought I should ask him to do his old classmate a favor and reserve a good parcel of land for my grave.”

Although Madison breached the topic calmly, it was clearly upsetting for Everly. “Ugh, can you please not?” Madison held Everly’s hand and said, “Eve, that’s the reality. You need to accept it. We will eventually die someday.”

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