My Repentant Brothers by Grace Edith

Chapter 2

"What kind of attitude is this?" Layla's eyes a widened slightly. "Are you sure you want to speak to me like this?

Layla pondered. "Despite Madeline's habit of bullying Winslet within the household, she always displays immense deference and obedience to her family members. How dare she use such a tone with me now? Is she intentionally attempting to stoke further animosity?" The five Larson brothers collectively frowned at Madeline with expressions of distaste, treating her as a burden.

In their eyes. Madeline was a country bumpkin compared to Winslet, and her behavior was perceived as malicious.

In contrast to Winslet, Madeline seemed utterly inadequate.

Layla's words were laced with a bitter and condescending tone. "Had it not been for Winslet's generosity, you'd still be stuck in the countryside with your grandparents! You should be forever grateful that Winslet graciously allowed you to retum!"

Madeline's gaze bore into Layla. Although her eyes welled up with emotion, she had long abandoned any yearning for maternal affection.

Instead, she regarded Layla with a cold detachment, treating her as nothing more than a stranger.

No matter how hard Madeline tried to gain Layla's acceptance, she knew deep down that Layla would never consider her a true family member. Never

Layla was just one of the culprits who had ultimately driven her into the depths of despair.

Madeline's gaze rendered Layla momentarily puzzled. "Feeling indignant still, are we?" said the latter, her voice dripping with displeasure.

Madeline sneered. After all, she had spent several days in the hospital, and she doubted her family had come here for the sole purpose of visiting ber.

"You're not here just to see me, are you?" she asked.

Layla's gaze flickered with a certain intensity. "You're not wrong. The national university entrance exam results are out. You managed to pass, but unfortunately, Winslet didn't. And it's all because you covertly mistreated her, leading to her poor performance" A wry smile tugged at Madeline's lips as she realized their intention to pin the blame on her

After eight months of diligent effort, Madeline had managed to become the City's mumber one in the national university entrance exam.

In contrast, Winslet hadn't shown the same dedication. Despite this, with just a few words, they intended to cast her as the culprit.

The situation was as if she were being tried as a criminal, with the odds stacked against her.

Winslet's eyes were fixed on Madeline, as she waited expectantly for Layla's next words.

After all,

up your spot to Winnie. You aced the exam and could do it again to become City's number one. A

breath hitched at that. "Sure enough, it's happening again,"

scene still

ludicrous and unjust proposal. Even in the face of such an

tightly

even

noticed Madeline's pained expression.

To u

a stepping stone she could use to

as he tried to persuade Madeline, "Maddie, we're willing to offer you 100 thousand dollars if you give up your place for Winnie. This amount can cover your re-study expenses for a year. You have to

tone carried

the Larson family to back you up

your adoptive family, Growing up in the countryside with your adoptive grandparents, you would have never

cold as he fixed it on her. "Your recent injury has incurred substantial expenses. Without the Larson family's support, can you

glance. Instead, he patted Winslet's shoulder and reassured her, "Don't worry, Winnie. We'll make

agrees."

his words either, saying harshly. "Madeline, either

up your sport!"

breath grew heavy, her body trembling with the weight of the ultimatum. Her teeth clenched, and she stared back at them with unwavering determination, her complexion

of this situation. This was a repetition of what she

they would

prioritize Winslet over Madeline, even

not

word, "If you're

about it. It doesn't affect

"This year has been filled with so many challenges.

aware that the only significant event that had occurred in the Larson family

Winslet seemed determined to shift blame

the exam! Only the Larson family would buy such a ludicrous

adopted one after all. I don't understand

both hold equal importance

she treated them equally

our parents and I have shared 18 years of life together. You've only returned for eight months. Naturally, we have a stronger emotional bond. However, there's no need for you to feel down. I don't intend to compete with