My Repentant Brothers by Grace Edith

Chapter 223

Nolan admired Madeline's alluring curves and the clarity of her eyes beneath her long lashes.

"What kind of man will you marry?" he asked. "If it were me, would you be willing?"

His fingers brushed the corners of her eyes, revealing a moment of suppressed longing.

"You should get some rest. You're still not fully recovered.." Madeline stammered, avoiding his gaze.

The air conditioning felt stifling, and she was overwhelmed by the heat.

Nolan appeared delicate, like a fragile ice sculpture, and she feared causing him sadness or discomfort, so she declined his advances as gently as possible.

Nolan's intentions were clear,

, and she understood his feelings for her.

Having exhausted her emotions in her previous life, she wasn't ready for love in this one, nor did she know how to love.

Nolan was deeply entrenched in Phantom Organization, and she didn't know how to save him without falling into darkness herself. Madeline thought Nolan might do something but was surprised when he only chuckled and lightly scraped her nose with his finger. He said. "Stay here tonight, okay? It's almost dawn. The night is nearly ever. I got through this time.

Next time, he wasn't sure if he could make it. He could only endure until the day he couldn't anymore, hoping to eventually free himself. Nolan lowered his head, brushing his forehead against hers and kissing her softly

He longed for her to be his mare, but she was still too young to understand love at just nineteen.

His eyes flickered as he noticed her flashed cheeks. "Madeline, you're so

so sweet

Madeline remained still.

Nolan lay down beside her, tenderly covering her with a quilt.

Staring at the ceiling. Madeline felt the soft comfort of the bed and the calming scent of herbs nearby, which gradually soothed her spirit. Nolan was slowly drifting off to sleep.

breathing was steady. He must be

glanced sideways, Nolan's eyes were shut, and

the bridge of his

her eyes weary and thought of Nolan needing

he deserved sympathy in moments of

Madeline fell asleep. Nolan quietly

his

healed

not to let

she found herself in her room. Sitting with the blanket in her arms, she

She thought,

sleep in Nolan's room

Was

downstairs and asked

replied, adding no more. "Ms. Larson,

head. "No need, I just

-class

recovering

fierce but flerting

for several

Friday, Harper invited Madeline for

schedule and light schoolwork,

morning. Harper and Madeline boarded the

snacks. There are potato chips, fruits, bottled water, cookies,

drive, should I grab a few things too? I thought we could easily buy stuff on the mountain, so I didn't bring anything."

set off for a leisurely

the city, descending from the highway into

area

spring breeze and warm sunlight streamed through the windows, making Madeline

filled with the fragrance

"You were right. We should do this more often. I haven't had a day out in ages. When I lived in the countryside, I often hiked in the mountains. Soon, the azaleas will

When we get there, we'll take the trail from the foot of the mountain. It'll take