My Repentant Brothers by Grace Edith

Chapter 169

Joel had always been a doting brother, practically without any limits when it came to his younger sister.

Being the fourth child, with three outstanding older brothers, he was often seen as the least bright among them, always living in their shadows. But when his younger sister was born, so small and delicate, he found a new purpose. Winslet always relied on him. He grew up protecting Winslet as his knightly creed. He found his meaning of existence in front of Winslet. He would be needed by Winslet and worshiped by her.

That continued for 18 years until the day Madeline was brought back home. On the surface, Winslet accepted Madeline and warmly welcomed her, but deep down, she was heartbroken, crying in Joel's room night after night. Joel didn't care about blood relations-he felt that, after 18 years, it was wrong to bring a stranger into their family. The more upset Winslet became, the more he grew to hate the intruder.

Joel personally accompanied Winslet to the airpon, sitting with her in the waiting room. He hesitated before speaking, "Winnie, are you hungry? It's a long flight, should I go buy something for you to ear?"

"No need. Joel. Remember? You can order food on the plane," Winslet replied, wearing a mask.

"The food on the plane isn't good," Joel insisted.

Winslet shook her head and said, "It's no trouble. Joel. I'll be leaving soon."

"Things abroad aren't great-the food isn't good, the weather is different, and with the language barrier, many things will be inconvenient for you. Plus, you're still recovering. You need someone to care for you," Joel said, his voice heavy. His eyes reddened slightly and he continued, "Winnie, let me go abroad with you."

Winslet stared at Joel, wavering for a moment. He had always doted on her, and even now, he was the only one standing by her side. But then she thought of the millions in debt Joel was carrying.

She bit her lip, shook her head firmly, and said, "Joel, I don't want you to sacrifice so much for me. Your career and life are here. I won't be gone forever. I just need to lie low for a while.

grabbed Joel's hand and continued, "Please, live your life well. Don't make me worry about you

was time for boarding.

had 2 million dollars, and she knew she would live well abroad. She couldn't afford to soften her heart, for it would

daze, unable to

Sharon swirled her coffee, a mocking smile

taking all the blame myself, without dragging you down. O family is in trouble. You have to help

return to Japrium. You've nothing but bad luck. You almost

be honest, Thomas fortune used to be much better. Tve been meaning to tell him to divorce you. You're a jinx You've ruined your own family and now ours," Sharon added, her tone

trembled. She had been driven out of japrium before because of her humble origins, dragging Thomas down with her. The Larson family in Japrium always mocked her as a jinx, and now it was happening again. "Sharon, how could you say that? You're the one who convinced Winslet to get plastic surgery!" Layla

completely abandon you From now on whether you live or die, you're on your own. With one last disdainful glance at Layla, Sharon walked away, her eyebrows raised. She had long planned to get back at the Larson family, and now that they were of no use to her, she didn't

had valued Madeline earlier, she could have had

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her side. But now, she was completely

In her desperation, Layla pulled

number you have dialed is unavailable..." Layla called several more times, only to realize she had been

really wanted to kneel and beg Madeline to return to the Larson family, otherwise they would be completely hopeless. But Layla also knew that, with the unfair treatment she had

gnawed at her heart like a deep-rooted stain, swelling her entire being

after, the Uprian English Level 4 exam in December

the test easily, and as the bell rang, students filed out