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"

has been through a lot and

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

sound of a car

her hand. "Looks like Madeline is here. Hurry up. Serve the dishes. Let's

receiving the order,

dishes on the table. They just needed

were busy setting the table and serving

next to Ruth.

suddenly fall off a cliff at

quite pleased. She had always been out of the core team of the family. This time, she finally had her moment to shine.

Lincoln looked dissatisfied, she felt friumphant

the car at the entrance with Yohannes sitting

up

had flatering smiles on

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remembering that they all treated her like she was a

Ruth deliberately made things difficult for her to emphasize her authoritative presence. But now, the

and Yohannes walked side by side into

entered it, they saw a

from the Larson family

y seated around it

or her face. Obviously, they all had

No one was genuine.

said, "Madeline, you're finally here! Where do you live! Why did it take you so long! Everyone was waiting for you! "Come and sit next to me! Say

said. "Tm going to trouble you

at the man beside Madeline. Unsure of who he was, Rush didn't treat

in a deep voice, "Hurry up! Didn't

chair and put an extra set

Yohannes sat down calmly

table. Everyone had mysterious thoughts as they furtively

were

much abour Madeline. They

bullied Vanessa many times yet

her attitude and brought

obvious how important Madeline was to

it be that Madeline was