My Repentant Brothers by Grace Edith

Chapter 273

The rain was chilling to the bone.

Henry looked at Madeline with pity. This was so-

This was so unfair

Henry said, "Madeline, don't agree. It's not worth it! How can she just take away everything you've worked hard for so easily?

Under the eaves, Madeline trembled. Her eyes were red as she stared intently at Layli

Madeline's voice was hoarse, "You must remember to keep your promise to me."

in front of her

Layla sneered and said, "Of course. You should've listened to us from the start. Don't worry, the money your father promised to give you will soon be transferred to your grandparents, "Just remember, you're not allowed to contact your grandparents anymore. We're not a charity, and we can't keep helping them time after time.

"Three strikes and you're out. You're part of the Larson family now, so stop worrying about outsiders all the time"

Madeline lowered her eyes as rain slid off her long lashes. She nodded gently and said, "I understand,"

She bent low, a shadow of her former pride.

"Oh night, since you agreed, don't leave the house for a while. I'm worried you might try something sticky," Layla said before heading inside. Madeline hesitated for a moment before stepping inside, soaking wet, She barely made it to the room before nearly collapsing,

"Madeline!" Henry rushed over to help, but missed as he stumbled.

Madeline had always been frail, and this time she was down with a persistent fever, stuck in bed for two weeks.

By the time Madeline was feeling a bit better, Winslet had already left for college.

The house had been bustling lately, and even though Madeline hadn't stepped outside, she could sense the family's happiness.

Madeline thought. Is there really something to celebrate!

Winslet got what she wanted, but is it worth all the happines@

"It was me who sacrificed everything!"

about Winslet going to

returned from shopping and noticed Madeline, without much interest, she asked, "Madeline, are

feeling better!

lately that you were

to enroll in a vocational school, or repeat

expression as cold as ice, and the light in

me 20,000 dollars, and

don't get ahead of yourself. Being too greedy is no good. "Even if you repeat the year,

the firm determination on Madeline's face, Layla thought for a moment and then gave in. Layla said, "Fine, I give you 20,000 dollars, but you'd better get out of the Larson residence without causing trouble!" Madeline didn't care what Layla said, feeling

night, Madeline packed her few belongings and

Accester, not even until her

a all. He saw Madeline gradually lift herself from the abyss, enduring suffering time and again

grievances.

Chapter 273

famous actress. y watched Madeline transform from an unknown extra to

Henry

there in a red gown, under the glare

young,

was like a blooming flower, never withering despite the wind and rain. However, beneath that beauty,

came to an end, but it just happened too

both painful and confused, as he hadn't expected the ending to

thought Madeline could work as an actress and live

Madeline could enjoy a few good days, the Larson family appeared on a hearted. She was scorned by the public and

to accuse Madeline of

her life in a late-night car accident, leaving belund a reputation as tamished as

shone on

the car

walked into the flames, his soal turning to ashes

slumped over the steering wheel, her body covered in

stood outside the window, reaching out to touch Madeline's face, and said, "Madeline, I'm

a choked voice, the flames consuming

Henry remained there, in an unseen

Everything was ever n

hospital was still just as