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.

life well. Don't make me

for boarding. She turned and walked away

knew she would live well abroad. She couldn't afford to soften her

returned home in a daze, unable to lift

saw Sharon at a cafe. Sharon swirled her coffee, a mocking smile on

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

and you don't deserve to ever return to Japrium. You've nothing but bad luck. You almost got me killed in a car accident, and when I tried to help

better. Tve been meaning to tell him to divorce you.

her as a jinx, and now it was

Just wait. When I return to the family, they completely abandon you From now on whether you live or die, you're on your own.

had valued Madeline earlier, she could have

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was completely

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

only to realize she

otherwise they would be completely hopeless. But Layla also knew that, with the unfair treatment she had given to

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

Level

completed the test easily, and