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"

a lot and

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

sound of a car driving from

"Looks like Madeline is here.

servants, upon receiving the order, all

table. They

were busy setting the table and

sitting next to Ruth. He only felt like he

he would suddenly fall off a cliff

however, was quite pleased. She had always been out of the core team of the

Lincoln looked dissatisfied,

the entrance with Yohannes sitting

stepped up to greet them.

servants had flatering

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Chapter 258

like she

for her to emphasize her authoritative presence. But now, the atmosphere

and Yohannes walked side by

it, they saw a large

the Larson

y seated around it

had friendly smiles on his or her face. Obviously, they all had masks on

No one was genuine.

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

so she said. "Tm going to trouble

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

up! Didn't you hear

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

sat down

at the table. Everyone had mysterious thoughts as they

they were

abour Madeline. They only knew she

Vanessa many times yet she got

Madeline, now completely changed her attitude and brought Thomas and his family back home

was obvious how important Madeline was

it be that Madeline was very