My Repentant Brothers by Grace Edith

Chapter 213

Jacob also returned with some items. He had gone out to buy new quilts for the elders, as the old ones were heavy and uncomfortable cotton quilts. After parking the car, he noticed Henry staring blankly in the yard. "What's wrong?" he asked. Jacob glanced at the harmonious scene inside the house and frowned. "Who is that man!"

"Madeline's brother from the orphanage," Henry sighed. "Jacob, I really..

"I might be starting to understand how Madeline fell back then, Henry said bitterly. Now, it was just Grandpa and Grandma showing affection for outders, and he was already feeling unsettled. If Madeline were here, would I feel completely abandoned and hurt? he wondered.

Back when Madeline was at home, she was always treated like an outsider. The difference in treatment between her and Winslet was stark.

Bobby came out and glanced at Henry and Jacob. "You must be the Larson family, right!

"Actually, you don't have so take care of Madeline's grandparents during the holidays. But since you've done it out of kindness, I thank you or Madeline's behalf.

"However, you shouldn't stay here. After all, the house isn't big enough for so many people."

Bobby maintained his gende demeanor. "What do you think?"

Jacob pressed his lips, displeasure flashing across his cold face. "We are Madeline's biological brothers

"It's our duty to take care of Grandpa and Grandma," Jacob replied, wondering why Bobby, an outsider, acted like he was part of Madeline's family.

"You staying here is pointless," Bobby said with a faint smile, though a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes. I think Madeline probably doesn't want to see you.

Jacob felt a sharp pain in his heart. He gritted his teeth and said. "Whether she wants to see us or not is up to her. As an outsider, you are not in a position to sow discord between us.

into the house. Hearing the elders praise Bobby he felt

were outstanding in their own fields. Hur still, he wasn't

emphasized. "We are bound by blood, the closest

down, he knew the truth of the situation. Shaking his head with a faint, amused smile, he

about money, racing freely and living a carefree life.

was still the Larson family and

Bobby joined them.

chicken and grilled it with some homemade seasonings,

the city, many things aren't available here in the countryside "Grandpa, don't say that, Bobby responded, unfazed. "When we were in the orphanage, we lived through tough times, so I've

its charms-beautiful scenery, fresh air, and especially kind-hearted people like you

never had any family, so please don't blame me for treating

responded, "Why would we blame you! You and Madeline are like siblings, and you are just like my

Bobby said with a calm, gentle smile. His words were unhurried and measured, carrying the retineil air of an arris His eyes shone with sincerity, making everything he said seem genuine rather than contrived. Harley, who used to be a university professor himself, felt a bit of awkward as he looked at Bobby. "Are you

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Chapter 228

at a university and mainly work at the National Painting

laughed. "A stable

just

me in the future, he continued, "After all, I'm st overly meticulous in everything I do. Sometimes, it just

loves stability,

to my small vegetable garden. I hardly

considering that he could even grow his own vegetables. He was surely a sought-after catch "If Madeline can marry someone like you in the future, even partly as good, we'd all feel

remained extremely humble "Grandma, you're