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.

live your life well. Don't make

it was time for boarding.

knew she would live well abroad. She

a daze, unable to lift his spirits for

Sharon swirled her

I told Mr. Horton everything, taking all the blame myself, without dragging you down. O family is in trouble. You have to help us," Layla said. Layla lowered her head,

to Japrium. You've nothing but bad luck. You almost got me

better. Tve been meaning to tell him to divorce you. You're a jinx You've ruined

always mocked her as a jinx, and now it was happening again. "Sharon,

When I return to the family, they 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 even bother pretending anymore.

into her seat. If only the had valued Madeline earlier, she could have had powerful allies like the Clorious Group

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now, she was completely despised, which

Layla pulled out her phone and, against her better judgment,

dialed is unavailable..." Layla called several more times, only to realize she had been blocked. Even her WhatsApp messages couldn't be

family, otherwise they would be completely hopeless. But Layla also knew that, with the unfair treatment she had given to Madeline, Madeline wouldn't

like a deep-rooted stain, swelling her entire

after, the Uprian English Level

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