My Repentant Brothers by Grace Edith

Chapter 168

She thought, "Minderstanding"

Winslet's heart nearly stopped. She said, "So... everything you

ou just said doesn't count anymore! Nick, don't believe her. She's trying to sow discord

between us.

Winder shot a venomous glare at Madeline, pointed at her, and said, "It's her! She's the one who ruined my face, she's the one torturing me! She's jealous that I got engaged to you, which is why she did such heinous things"

Madeline raised her eyebrows. To be honest, Winslet wasn't completely wrong. Madeline did have about 30 percent involvement in the way Winslet tumed out.

Seeing that Nick remained unresponsive, Winslet reared at Madeline, "Why are you still here after making me like this?"

Winslet, on the verge of emotional collapse, took out her phone, intending to call the police. She mustered to herself, "I have to get this murderer arrested. Why can she be fine while I'm like this? You murderer! You heartless wretch!" Madeline looked down at the frantic Winslet. She smirked slightly. Once upon a time, she had been the one breaking down. Now, the roles have been reversed.

"Arrest me? How will you arrest me? Where's the evidence? Madeline asked.

Winsler's hand trembled, and she stared pitifully at Madeline.

Madeline tilted responsibility"

her head, spread her hands innocently, and said, "Even if you go crazy and run your mouth, it doesn't mean I have to take

"You're still making excuses! Nick, you have to believe me... Winslet sniffled and said, her face aching

She remembered her appearance and couldn't help but cover her face. In front of Madeline, she finally began to feel inferior. How could Nick ever pity her now?

"I barely know you. Who exactly is

fancee!"

at the door, feeling a

crossed her arms and replied, Tm Madeline. But your fiancée is her. She had no

think I'm your fancee. Legally speaking, I'm not a member of the Larson family, nor am I within the scope of your arranged marriage. So... You were simply deceived. Nick's face tightened. He pursed his lips and said, "But the

manipulated. The powerful Horton family could easily crush the small Larson family of Acocester with just

"If you don't explain. I have the Larson family in the capital give

Layla pleaded, terrified. If the Larson family found out about

and under Nick's intense gaze, she finally gave in and confessed everything. However, she only took the blame herself, not daring to

she think that by protecting Sharon, Sharon would help them in ret

time and said, "You all can continue talking.

Nick wanted to

upon.

return?

said, "Mr. Horton, please don't let this get out. Otherwise, we'll be

feeling deeply heartbroken that Nick

wrong to do this, but it's all because I admire you. I really like you, but you never noticed me. My affection is far

doorway, Madeline heard the sobbing and pleading behind her. Winslet was crying so pitifully. For

been so arrogant. But now? Madeline's eyes grew colder. Perhaps being cold-hearted was the

unconvinced that Winslet had any true feelings. Winslet was

he turned out to be

off and said, "Mrs. Larson, please have some self-respect! You've caused such a ridiculous mess Pleading with me now is pointless. The

is a scheming and unscrupulous woman! Nick couldn't imagine how suffocating it would have been if Madeline hadn't shown up,

disgust in Nick's eyes, her heart sank, and she bowed her head

Winslet timidly raised her head. "Mom, am I really

Layla said, completely drained,

the ward. She took out her phone and called each of her brothers, but none of them