Pampered By My Mr. Lawyer (Benjamin and Madelyn)

Chapter 167 Madelyn, I Feel Sorry for You

The atmosphere was weird.

Madelyn knew quite a bit about Benjamin, and she was afraid that he would be angry.

Instead of being angry, he walked up to her and asked very gently, "What happened?" Madelyn shook her head.

She looked up at him with trusting eyes.

Benjamin smiled, turned around, and said to Alexander, "Dad, this is Madelyn!"

He gently put his arms around Madelyn. "This is my dad!"

Alexander was over fifty years old and looked remarkably well-preserved. Benjamin more closely resembled Alexander.

Madelyn greeted Alexander respectfully.

Alexander slowly walked downstairs.

At this time, Brianna came over. When she saw Alexander did not say anything, she nudged him. "Madelyn said hello to you. Stop putting on airs."

Alexander's eyes were contemplative.

Alexander knew that Ben had brought a girl home on Eloise's birthday!

But Ben did not introduce the girl to Alexander on that day. Therefore, Alexander did not take that girl seriously.

Alexander never thought that Ben was in a serious relationship with her!

Alexander looked Madelyn up and down with his shrewd, sharp eyes.

She was good-looking and demure...

It was said that her career was booming!

Alexander was very fond of Madelyn, but he had never shown his feelings. He just nodded lightly and said to Brianna, "It's just Madeline's first visit to our house. And we are celebrating the New Year. Could you give her a New Year's present, please?"

Brianna then gave Madelyn a big New Year's gift.

She gave Madelyn a big wad of dollars and an expensive Taurus bracelet.

Madelyn was surprised.

Brianna said lovingly, "You're a Taurus, and it's your birth year. Wearing a Taurus bracelet can bring you good luck."

Madelyn smiled and thanked Brianna.

Benjamin looked at her with a half-smile, and Madelyn was annoyed but thought it was sweet.

After playing with the dog, Eloise rushed in.

Daniel was the only one unhappy in the hall when he knew that Benjamin and Madelyn were getting married.

During the dinner, Alexander was in a good mood and drank 250 milliliters of hard liquor.

Brianna didn't stop Alexander from drinking. She rarely allowed him to drink.

Madelyn was a bit restrained. And Benjamin was rarely attentive to a woman.

"Madelyn, the soup is nourishing."

"This is your favorite dish."

Madelyn was touched. But when she raised her eyes, she saw Daniel's malicious eyes and guessed what game Benjamin was playing.

He was doing it for Daniel!

Madelyn was angry and annoyed, but there was nothing she could do about him.

Under the table, Benjamin put one hand on her thigh and gently stroked it.

Daniel saw this clearly.

Madelyn took Benjamin's hand away, and a moment later, he put his hand on her thigh again and rubbed it.

She looked over at him.

Benjamin was dashing and confident.

He was talking to Alexander on a wide range of topics. The expression on his face didn't give away the obscene things he was doing under the table. Madelyn silently put her hand on his to prevent him from doing anything too much.

A moment later, he gently held her hand, and their fingers twined together.

Daniel's face was as white as a sheet.

He never thought the woman he had abandoned would break his heart so much...

After dinner, they began to drink coffee.

The men talked about business, and the women talked about life and relationships. Brianna was full of joy.

She was going to hang out with Madelyn and Eloise later.

She wanted to go to the mall and stop by the coffee shop where her friends used to hang out.

It was the New Year holiday. She wanted her friends to meet her awesome daughter-in-law.

Brianna went upstairs to change her clothes when the maid came to report.

"Sir, Mr. Bennett is here."

Alexander was shocked. "William? Isn't he in Monatiz?"

Alexander was surprised, but he immediately went to the door to welcome William.

It was New Year's Day, but William was haggard. He didn't look right.

As soon as William entered the hall, he saw Madelyn who was treated like the daughter-in-law of the Clark family. His face was taut, and he bit back the words he would like to have said. Alexander ordered the maid to serve coffee.

William drank a cup of coffee and became peaceful.

But William was still hesitant to speak. After all, Ben seemed to be settled... William thought it was a bit much for him to ask for that.

But Eleanor was his only daughter. So he still said it anyway.

"Alexander... Eleanor's getting a divorce!"

"Eleanor was abused by her husband and had two broken ribs. My wife and I took her back to Gredax for recuperation. I must let Eleanor get a divorce, but her husband has a special status. I want Ben to fight this lawsuit... I want him to talk to Eleanor. You're the only one Eleanor will listen to."

...

William said, and his eyes were pleading.

Alexander did not immediately agree to this.

Today was Madelyn's first official visit, and he could not afford to upset her.

Alexander deliberated a lot...

But William could not wait any longer.

He looked at Benjamin with tears in his eyes. "Ben, Uncle Bennett needs your help. Eleanor is the only daughter my wife and I have. My wife will be devastated if something happens to Eleanor!" Before Benjamin spoke, Madelyn's blood turned cold!

Benjamin glanced at her.

Benjamin smiled faintly. "Uncle Bennett, do you think it appropriate for me to fight the case?"

William blurted out hastily.

William said, "Ben, I know you still have feelings for Eleanor!"

The temperature in the hall dropped.

No one expected William to say such a rude thing in front of Madelyn.

Benjamin was about to say something when Brianna came down from the second floor.

It was obvious that she heard everything. She spoke softly, "William, I understand your concern as a parent! But now Ben is in a relationship with Madelyn. It's inappropriate for you to say anything like that." William opened his mouth as if to remonstrate.

At this moment, Eloise couldn't help but say, "If Eleanor wants to file a lawsuit, we'll pay for it! Benjamin is not taking the case. If Uncle Bennett wants to use past favors as leverage, push Eleanor into the water and my dad will jump into that water to save her!"

William's face was pale, and he was so embarrassed.

Alexander scolded Eloise. "Eloise, apologize to your Uncle Bennett!"

Eloise reluctantly said she was sorry!

Alexander eased his tone and said to his old friend, William, "Eloise is young and impetuous. William, don't take it personally! I'm going to have a good talk with Ben about the lawsuit, and I will reply to you later!"

William had no choice.

When William left, he couldn't help but look at Madelyn, and his gaze was pleading.

Madelyn's whole body was still cold all over.

She was not an unsympathetic girl, but she was not that generous. She could only avoid William's eyes.

William could not help but feel depressed.

After William left, the hall was deadly silent, and everyone felt bad about it.

Alexander slowly finished his cup of coffee.

He looked at Benjamin, his favorite son, and Madelyn, and said, "You two come with me to the study!"

In a moment, Madelyn followed Benjamin to the study on the second floor.

It was obvious that Alexander was not in a good mood!

Alexander looked at Madelyn gently and spoke amiably as if he treated her like his own family.

"Madelyn, please go make a pot of coffee!"

Madelyn was slightly astounded.

She was not stupid. She guessed that Alexander cared a lot about William, and she would have to compromise and make certain sacrifices.

It was useless for her to argue.

Madelyn quietly made coffee...

Alexander did not say anything while Madelyn was making the coffee.

He quietly eyed Madelyn up and down.

Madelyn was likable, meek, and educated. She was so much better than Eleanor!

Alexander was fond of Madelyn, and he used to be Benjamin's age and in love. Alexander never wanted to hurt Madelyn, but William risked his life to save Eloise back then!

Alexander could never repay William for his kindness!

Madelyn poured them coffee, and Benjamin's eyes fell on her with tenderness.

He spoke to Alexander. "Dad, it's not appropriate!"

Alexander made a gesture. "Ben, I need you to listen to me!"

Alexander looked down at his cup of coffee and seemed to be caught in memory.

"Your Uncle Bennett had saved Eloise, but it was not like that we had to give everything to repay his kindness! There's one thing you don't know. Eleanor was adopted by your Uncle Bennett and Mrs. Bennett.

It's partially because Mrs. Bennett is barren. But it was also because your Uncle Bennett had been in the icy water for so long that his fertility was affected. He lost his fertility!"

Both Benjamin and Madelyn were shocked!

Benjamin spoke with difficulty, "Dad, you never told me that!"

Alexander smiled bitterly.

How could he let others know about such a private matter unless he absolutely had to?"

He sighed softly. "Your Uncle Bennett has a missing child, but he couldn't find the child. But even if his child is found, his status and social standing will prevent him from recognizing the child."

Benjamin fell silent.

Alexander helplessly smiled. "Ben, it's entirely reasonable for you to fight this lawsuit!"

Alexander looked at Madelyn, and his tone was quite gentle. "Madelyn, I'm so sorry! I'll make it up to you! Don't worry. Ben and Eleanor are never going to get back together. You have to trust him on that." Madelyn knew Alexander meant well.

Alexander was a man of honor and status but treated her with such kindness.

He already treated her as his daughter-in-law, and if she stopped Benjamin from doing this, she would be seen as mean and thoughtless.

Actually, Madelyn was very reluctant.

But now, she had no other choice but to be a bigger person!

She looked at Benjamin and met his eyes.

After a long time, Madelyn whispered, "I trust him!"

Alexander really liked Madelyn. He felt so sorry for Madelyn and offered her a house, but Madelyn refused to take it!