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"

been through a lot and naturally knows

Thomas's daughter is like our daughter. We will take care

the sound of a car

like Madeline is here. Hurry up. Serve the dishes. Let's

upon receiving the order, all quickly

already several dishes on the table. They just needed to serve the

the

comfortable at all sitting next to Ruth.

he would suddenly fall off a

had always been out of the core team of the family. This time,

Sunny and Lincoln looked dissatisfied, she felt friumphant

car at the

quickly stepped up to greet them. "Ms.

flatering smiles on

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miled gently, remembering that they all treated her like she was a stray dog the last time

for her to emphasize her authoritative presence.

side

entered it, they

the Larson family

y seated around it

on his or her face. Obviously,

No one was genuine.

had found some sort of treasure. She said, "Madeline, you're finally here! Where do you live! Why did it take you so long!

so she said. "Tm

Rush didn't treat him indifferently like she unnally diet. Ruth was

a deep voice, "Hurry up! Didn't you hear what Ms.

brought over a chair and put an extra

sat down calmly

had

were observing

they didn't know much abour

had bullied Vanessa many times yet she

once hated and often scolded Madeline, now completely changed her attitude and brought Thomas and his family back home just for

obvious how important Madeline was to

be that