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

daughter is like our daughter. We will take care of her like how I take

of

waved her hand. "Looks like Madeline is here. Hurry up. Serve

upon receiving the order,

on the table. They just needed to serve the hot

busy setting the table and serving the

not feel comfortable at all sitting next to Ruth. He only felt like he was sitting somewhere he

felt like he would suddenly fall off

the core team of the family. This time, she finally had her moment to shine.

looked dissatisfied, she felt

parked the car at the

quickly stepped up to greet

servants had flatering

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

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

walked side by side into the

as they entered it, they saw a large

the Larson

y seated around it

Obviously, they all had masks on to hide their

No one was genuine.

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

there was only one stool available so she said. "Tm going to trouble you to arrange a stool for my

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

"Hurry up!

quickly brought over a chair and put an extra set of fork and knives

and Yohannes sat down

were so many people at the table. Everyone had mysterious thoughts as they furtively observed the two

they were observing

all, they didn't know much abour

bullied Vanessa many times yet she got away

often scolded Madeline, now completely changed her attitude and brought Thomas

important Madeline was to

that Madeline