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.

Nolan's eyes were shut,

the bridge of his nose,

eyes weary and thought of Nolan

strong, he deserved sympathy in moments of

Madeline fell asleep. Nolan

ached, and his old

healed

determined not to let

with the blanket in her arms, she felt a bit

She thought,

in Nolan's

night? Was

asked Hazel, Has Nolan

replied, adding no

I just grab something quick. I

-class

is recovering well.

fierce but flerting

continued for

Friday, Harper invited Madeline for a

in her filming schedule and light schoolwork, Madeline

Friday morning. Harper and Madeline boarded the bus

her backpack, showing off. "Madeline, I've packed all the snacks. There are potato chips, fruits, bottled water, cookies, and packed

hesitated. "I didn't bring anything. With ten minutes left to drive, should I grab a few things too? I thought we could easily buy stuff on the mountain, so I didn't bring anything." "No need." Harper handed her a bottle of water. "I brought

set off for

the city, descending

secluded scenic area of the

spring breeze and warm sunlight streamed through

filled with the fragrance

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

we get there, we'll take the trail from the foot of