Chapter 248 Did You Eat Something Bad?

Noel ignored Madelyn's words and fixed his gaze on Whitney. His gaze held a quiet reassurance, firm and unwavering. Whitney bit her lower lip, nodded slightly, and turned toward the study. She then gently closed the door behind her. Noel's eyes lingered on her retreating figure until she disappeared behind the door. Only then did he shift his attention back to Madelyn. The tenderness in his eyes was replaced by a detached indifference. "What brings you here?" he asked. Madelyn studied him for a moment before exhaling slowly. "The date for your engagement to Lilian has been set. It's next Saturday. The wedding gifts are almost finalized. Since you're so busy and rarely come home, I brought the list for you to take a look at." She pulled a document from her bag and placed it on the coffee table. Noel didn't move. He didn't even glance at the list. "Whatever you decide is fine." Madelyn frowned at his response and couldn't help but ask him, "Have you forgotten what you promised me