My Repentant Brothers by Grace Edith

Chapter 161

Winslet felt a wave of relief wash over her as she saw Madeline smile. She had feared Madeline might treat her the same way Jasmine had been treated. 'Maybe I was wrong about her, she thought, She's still as gullible as ever. She wouldn't dare do anything to me Trying her best not to upset her, Winslet spoke. "Im sorry, Madeline," she said, her voice careful. "I know I've wronged you in the past, but I had no choice! I thought I was the real heiress, but it turns out I'm not even Dad's real childr Tears welled up in her eyes as she continued, "If I don't defend my position within the Larson family, I have nothing!"

Madeline watched Winslet intently, not missing a single word, but her expression remained unreadable.

Winslet pressed on, hoping to win her over. I'm not like you. Maddie, You're the real heiress of the Larson family. You've always been smart, you've excelled in school, and you've got the looks. I never had any of that. You've got a powerful backer, and I've got nothing. You have to understand why I did what I did. right, Maddie?

She continued. "I really think of you as my sister. If it hadn't been for all the competition between us, we could've been great friends, Winslet nearly believed her own words as they spilled out

Madeline's eyes narrowed as she responded. "Really? Then how do you explain everything you've done to me? All the harm you caused? You constantly stirred up trouble and played the victim in front of the family, while stealing credit for everything I worked for. Don't you feel:

Winslet mumbled, "I'm sorry. I know I was wrong, I really regret it now. Seeing how much family means to you, I've realized I've decided to give back everything that belongs to the Larson family once I marry and move to the capital. Is that okay!" Lany gul!"

my mistakes, Maddic,

brothers. I admit that I was the one who framed you. I'll make sure

go back to the Larson family! Do you really believe I still

lashing out in anger. "Maddie, you don't need to deny it. Actually, the reason our brothers treated me so well wasn't because we'd known each other for so long. It

life when he was sick, that I took care of him every day at the hospital. But the truth is, I was off traveling. When I came back, I was too scared

confessions with the detachment of an outsider, her face betraying no

admitted I did everything to survive. If I can marry into the Horton family this time, you'll never have to see me again. Please, Maddie, help me. I promise I'll return our brothers, along with Dad and Mom, back to you. En't that what you want? I'll

finished. Either way. I have to get her to trust me for now. The Larson family means nothing to me. If I can latch onto the Horton family, however, I can get rid of them! She added aloud, "If I leave, you, Mom, Dad, and our brothers can be

The expression Winslet had hoped for-some hint of hesitation or softening- Instead, Madeline's eyes hardened with

-never game.

she shook her head. "Nothing you've said is going to change my mind." She paused for effect before pretending to consider something. "What are we going to do about this? I was hoping for a better

she truly realized how much Madeline had changed. Just then, Madeline pulled a

forced me into this What choice did I have?" Her voice rose, but her expression was

ordered, "and call