Chapter 217

Layla was somewhat irritated and thought. I have been already feeling bad, and Madeline adds insult to my injur

I have once been unfair to Madeline. But my heart is not made of stone. Am I wrong to feel sorry for Winsde? Why does sher laold priedzes against the dead Can't die even show a little tolerance?

Layla was about to stand up, but Thomas firmly held her hand and pulled her back to her seat.

Layla had a sorrowful meal After her emotions settled, she managed to calm down a bit

She realized Winslet wasn't her real daughter; Madeline was. She shouldn't still worry about Winslet.

But Madeline knew her too well and wouldn't be bothered by her at

After breakfast. Layla went out with Madeline.

anymore,

She looked at Madeline's back. "Madeline, Im sorry for getting so upset earlier. I have nothing to do with Winslet anymore. You're my only daughter."

Madeline didn't even pause: she walked away with determination.

Thomas came over and sighed, "You see, you're 100 emotional. We've misunderstood Madeline so many times, she has long resented Winslet. Though Winslet's downfall is sad, she can only blame herself. She repeatedly plotted to frame Madeline. She could even betray Wesley who loved her so much, not to mention Madeline."

Thomas now saw things clearly. He had known the truth a long time ago. But back then, he cared more about his interests, choosing to ignore the truth

Thomas thought. That's completely understandable that Madeline refuses to forgive now. If it was me, I would not have forgiven such parents. either Layla felt a bit uneasy and waved her hand. "I understand the reasons, I just... I just can't quite control my emotions"

"Let me help you back to your room to rest, Thomas said.

They returned to their room. Layla lay on the bed as Thomas went to get her a glass of hot water.

and said. "Your

call was from the Larson family in

It's not another debt collector,

had already gone; she couldn't handle that kind of stress again. "No,

Conner calling." Thomas said.

Conner? Why is he calling us! He's the head of the family now, but he never reached out to

"I guess it's a

Thomas said with a bitter smile as he answered the call and put

Japrium, and Thomas hadn't shared much, so she wasn't aware of how well Madeline's brothers were doing there. Madeline could do whatever the wanted in Japrium.

only natural for the Larson

said, Thomas, the holidays are coming up. When are you planning to come back? I can book your plane tickets and pick you up from the airport. This time, bring your wife

was gentle, like a kind

us return! In these desperate times, if we can return to the Larson family in Japriums and receive the family's support, we will have a better life, even better than before "Honey, just agree to

the Larson

in

sand into the

For now, Conher seemed to anticipate his reaction That's alright.

back, we can discuss the dividends

family. Over the

back then"

kind to you bac

the family's business or

me. I was young and selfish

a few more

willing to give us dividends? The Larson family must be pretty wealthy now. Even if we get just one percent. year, it's still way more than we used to make all year,

one of the Top Ten Families, a famous wealthy family in faprium. Their annual revenue easily exceeded 2 billion

earlier? What if he changes his mind?"

"They want us back for another reason. Do you realize we don't offer them any benefit? Do you honestly think they'd generously share

I know that. Layla still thought simply because of the profit. "We serve no purpose, so they can take nothing from us. If they offer us money, why

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