Chapter 259 “Madison,” Cameron called out her name without hesitation. The entire ward fell silent at the sound. Tara’s heart stirred. She hadn’t expected the woman before her to be Madison, Cameron’s ex–wife. She had heard bits and pieces about their past and was surprised to encounter her here. Madison trembled violently as her body froze in place. She wondered if Cameron had seen her. She felt that this must be what he wished for, to see her in chaos. She wanted to avoid Cameron but knew there was no escaping this confrontation. Finally, she turned to face him. Cameron looked at Madison. The arrogance and sharpness that once defined her were gone from her face. They were replaced by a pallor resembling ash. Madison also looked at Cameron with a self–mocking smile. “I didn’t expect us to meet again so soon. Are you here to enjoy my downfall?” Cameron didn’t respond. His expression remained calm and emotionless. Seeing Cameron’s 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 thousand. 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 bring herself to meet Cameron’s eyes. Looking back, she saw that only Cameron had genuinely cared for her. He was always there to comfort and protect her when she needed it most. She was blinded by the false glamor and benefits of the past, losing Cameron in the process. “Archie, huh?” Cameron muttered. His tone was still even, giving no clue about his feelings. “Do you! him?” the attending doctor interjected at that moment. “Sort of,” Cameron replied indifferently. Feeling Cameron’s detachment, Madison’s heart clenched. She had once longed to sever ties with him, but now, she only felt a profound sadness. Her gaze dimmed once more. She lost what little hope she had left. She knew Cameron wouldn’t help her. But this time, she had no right to complain. Her current plight was entirely her own doing. If only she hadn’t focused on getting revenge on Dakota, she might have managed to afford her mother’s surgery. But now ting revenge on Chapter 250 2/2 Madison crouched down suddenly. She could barely contain her sobs. They echoed softly in the quiet ward. The doctor sighed helplessly and was ready to leave. “Wait, doctor,” Cameron suddenly called out. The doctor looked back at Cameron. “I’ll cover her mother’s surgery and subsequent costs,” Cameron stated calmly. His words struck Madison. She looked up at Cameron with disbelief written all over her face. “Thank you… I mean, thank you, Cameron! It was my fault. I was too blind!” Pia’s voice trembled with emotion. Cameron remained silent. “Let’s go, Dr. Smith,” he said before turning to leave. “Wait, Cameron!” Madison stood up and chased after him. “Is there anything else?” Cameron stopped but didn’t turn to face her. “Can we go back to how things were?” Madison clenched her fists, gathering all her courage to ask. Cameron didn’t answer and simply walked away. His silence said everything. Madison knew the answer as she watched his retreating figure. At that moment, it felt like she had lost all her strength in her body. Yes, she regretted it. She truly did…