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"

through a lot and naturally

We will take

of a

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

receiving the order, all quickly

several dishes on the table. They just

busy setting the table and serving

not feel comfortable at all sitting next to Ruth. He only felt

felt like he would suddenly fall off a cliff

was quite pleased. She had always been out of the core team of the family. This time,

dissatisfied, she felt friumphant

car at the

up to greet them. "Ms.

had flatering smiles

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Chapter 258

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

difficult for her to

side by side into

entered it, they saw a large

from the Larson family

y seated around it

friendly smiles on his or her face. Obviously,

No one was genuine.

live! Why did

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

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

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

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

and Yohannes sat down

at the table. Everyone had

were

know much abour Madeline. They only knew she

Vanessa many times yet she got

her attitude and brought Thomas and his family back home

how important Madeline was to

be that Madeline