My Repentant Brothers by Grace Edith

Chapter 258

Tani noticed the change in her daughter's expression and whispered, "Vanessa, behave yourself today. Ruth likes Madeline very much. Don't do anything to upset Ruth."

"After waiting so long for her return, if you keep pulling a long face, you'll not only up

upset Madeline but also annoy Ruth."

Tiana saad, patting the back of her daughter's hand to comfort her, "Just stop talking. Put up with it for now. It's just one meal, after all." Mom

Vanessa snorted in frustration, "What kind of spell has Madeline put on all of you!

"Do you still remember how Madeline bullied me? It's fine if you don't stand up for me. But don't talk like she's some kind of treasure!

"I know her. We're lucky if she doesn't cause any trouble for us. How could she possibly be content to be a part of our family?"

Vanessa felt like they were inviting trouble into their house because people like Madeline would never allow others to take advantage of her. Of course, Tiana knew how frustrated her daughter felt But what could be done about it?

In this family, Ruth had the final say. She never

never felt th

the need to explain her decisions to anyone else.

The rest of them had to do as they were told or they might end up like Thomas.

Ruth looked at Vanessa, annoyed, and deliberately asked, elongating every word, "What's going on with Vanessa? Are you feeling down or sick?

"Why do you look unhappy!"

Vanessa forced a smile. "I don't, Grandma. I am so happy that Madeline's coming back!

"I just caught a cold last night because the quilt slipped off.

Vanessa coughed and then added. "I'm just feeling a bit tired"

"Okay" Ruth nodded. "We're family. We should be united. Only by working together can we make this big family thrive!

"I won't allow any internal conflicts or fights. That's a big no-no in this house

"With constant internal fights, no matter how powerful a family is, it will be in decline"

said, "Ruth has been through a lot and naturally

like our daughter. We will take care of her

heard the sound of a car driving from

"Looks like Madeline is here. Hurry

order, all

table. They just needed to serve the hot

setting the table and

at all sitting next to Ruth. He only felt like he

would suddenly fall

She had always been out of the core team

and Lincoln looked dissatisfied, she felt friumphant

the

quickly stepped up to greet

the servants had flatering

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Chapter 258

that they all treated her like she was a stray dog the last

made things difficult for her to emphasize her authoritative presence. But

walked side by side into

they saw a large table

from the Larson family

y seated around it

face. Obviously, they all had masks

No one was genuine.

She said, "Madeline, you're finally here! Where do you live! Why did it take you so long! Everyone was

she said. "Tm going to trouble

beside Madeline. Unsure of who he was, Rush didn't treat him indifferently like she unnally diet. Ruth was afraid that he

up! Didn't you hear what Ms. Larson

and put an extra set of fork and knives

Yohannes sat down calmly and

were so many people at the table. Everyone had

they were observing

all, they didn't know much abour Madeline. They only knew she

Vanessa many times yet she got

now completely changed her attitude and brought Thomas and his family back home just for

was obvious how important Madeline was

it be that Madeline was very