Chapter 259

"Madison," Cameron called out her name without hesitation. The entire ward fell silent. Tara's heart stirred. She hadn't expected the woman before her to be Madison, Cameron's ex-wife. She'd heard bits and pieces about their past and was surprised to encounter her here.

Madison trembled violently, her body frozen. She wondered if Cameron had seen her, feeling this must be what he wished for—to see her in chaos. She wanted to avoid him but knew escape was impossible. Finally, she turned to face him.

Cameron looked at Madison. The arrogance and sharpness that once defined her were gone, replaced by an ashen pallor.

Madison met his gaze with a self-mocking smile. "I didn't expect us to meet again so soon. Are you here to enjoy my downfall?"

Cameron remained calm and emotionless.

Seeing his unresponsiveness, Madison shook her head bitterly. "I have only myself to blame for ending up like this. Mock me if you will… but I beg you, could you lend me some money? Just 200,000. I promise I'll pay you back once I earn it."

"How did you get those injuries?" Cameron asked, changing the subject.

Madison's gaze wavered, and she lowered her head in shame. "I went to Archie's family to demand debts and was beaten by his men…"

She couldn't meet Cameron's eyes. Looking back, she saw that only Cameron had genuinely cared for her, always comforting and protecting her. She'd been blinded by past glamour and benefits, losing him in the process.

"Archie, huh?" Cameron muttered, his tone even, revealing nothing.

"Do you know him?" the attending doctor interjected.

"Sort of," Cameron replied indifferently.

Feeling Cameron's detachment, Madison's heart clenched. She'd once longed to sever ties with him, but now felt only profound sadness. Her gaze dimmed; she lost her remaining hope. She knew Cameron wouldn't help her, and this time, she had no right to complain. Her plight was entirely self-inflicted. If only she hadn't focused on revenge against Dakota, she might have afforded her mother's surgery.

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Madison crouched, barely containing her sobs, which echoed softly in the quiet ward. The doctor sighed helplessly, ready to leave.

"Wait, doctor," Cameron called out.

The doctor looked back.

"I'll cover her mother's surgery and subsequent costs," Cameron stated calmly.

His words struck Madison. She looked up in disbelief. "Thank you… I mean, thank you, Cameron! It was my fault. I was too blind!" Her voice trembled.

Cameron remained silent. "Let's go, Dr. Smith," he said before turning to leave.

"Wait, Cameron!" Madison stood and chased after him.

"Is there anything else?" Cameron stopped but didn't turn.

"Can we go back to how things were?" Madison clenched her fists, summoning her courage.

Cameron didn't answer, simply walking away. His silence spoke volumes. Madison knew the answer as she watched him go. She felt utterly drained. Yes, she regretted it. She truly did…

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