My Repentant Brothers by Grace Edith

Chapter 34

Meanwhile, at the Larson residence, Thomas sat on the couch with his five sons around him.

There was a pile of fancy gifts on the coffee table.

Winslet sat in the middle of them, wearing a new branded dress like a little princess.

She enjoyed being the center of everyone's attention and admiration.

"Are all these gifts to celebrate my going to school or my discharge from the hospital?"

Lucas replied, "Of course, it's for both occasions, Winnie. Didn't you notice each of us gave you two gifts? You're our baby sister, so we can't be stingy with you."

Winslet smiled sweetly. "You're the best, Lucas"

"You're showing favoritism, Winnie: Joel's lips curved slightly. Take a guess. If you get it wrong, we'll be really unhappy"

The eldest brother, Harley, looked dotingly at Winslet. "If you get it wrong, we'll take back the gifts

Thomas laughed. "You're all grown adults. Why are you all picking on Winne

Winslet clung to Thomas and wrinkled her nose defiantly. "Humph, no way am I guessing that. I want all of them! Otherwise, I'll tell Dad!"

Everyone roared with laughter.

The atmosphere within the family was joyful

Just then, Layla came back

As soon as she entered the house, the smiles of those in the room instantly faded.

"Well, I finally managed to bring this young lady back. She doesn't treat us as a family at all. You have no idea how harsh her words were just now." Layla proceeded to sit on the couch and sip some coffee. "Luckily, Benjamin was with me. Otherwise don't think I'll be able to bring her back."

Benjamin dragged Madeline forcefully and felt sorry for treating her that way. "If Madeline came back with us willingly. things wouldn't have gone out of hand."

shook off his hand and spat, "Let

"Maddie, you can't blame them. You were too reckless. Mom and Dad had been worried sick and had not had a proper meal since. You should have come home earlier. You're not even answering our calls and

give a space on the couch. "Don't just stand there, Maddie, Come and

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take what I

rather you throw my gifts away

other three brothers

his hand dismissively and said, "That's enough. Our family rarely gets together. Today is to celebrate

be hostile

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but you really hurt Winnie this time. You should be grateful she didn't press charges against you" Thomas sighed. Just take it

nauseous when

hands into a fist by her side as she shook with

was clearly a plot devised by Winslet, I can't believe she could easily manipulate my parents and brothers' trust. Perhaps they are already biased toward Winslet. My existence is just a joke to them. There's no doubt that if both of us were in danger, they would choose to save Winslet

Larson, you are too stubborn. Back in my days, a daughter like you would have been kicked out of the house. You're

of your business, Madeline

only one who was friendly to her

36.000 dollars, so she's in prison now. I know you and Anne are quite close, Maddie. You're still young; it's

you can't

glared ferociously at

knew exactly what kind of person

years.

in turn, become the former's downfall.

would I do such a thing? Your prejudice against me is too deep, Maddie. I'm not sure how

She has

some people are better than you? Why do you always think so poorly of others? You

though Madeline was dressed plainly, she still looked very beautiful, like a pearl covered with dust but could still shine through. It made

year and think about what you did. Then you will still have

home for a year? You mean to lock me up for a year,

despised the blood that was flowing through her