Chapter 334

Wesley found the scene amusing. Gavin, being younger, easily got along with Madeline, bringing a lighthearted vibe. On the other handl. Eugene, a social whiz, effortlessly set aside pride and didn't mind trying hard to win favor.

Wesley glanced around at the others-some were too introverted to express themselves, while others held back due to their standing, not wanting to act too boldly

Finally, he looked at Madeline, who was still unsure about her feelings. Wesley was curious to see who she'd ultimately choose

Madeline frowned, "Wesley, why are you just smiling at me without saying anything? Look at Gavvy and Eugene-they treat this like a joke

Wesley offered a tight smile "Maybe they're not joking"

Madeline sighed heavily. She felt overwhelmed by the situation. In her past life, she never had feelings for that lover, she'd thought he seemed nice back then. Now, with her brothers eager to marry her, she couldn't sort out her emotions and wasn't planning on settling down.

Frank sat on the couch and asked, "Maddie, what's the deal with this child? Are you planning to adopt? Don't mind me asking, but aren't you a bit young!

"In our day, you'd be married with kids by now. But times have changed. You haven't even graduated college, there's no rush"

Though not formally educated. Frank saw village girls with education leading good lives without rushing into marriage. Meanwhile, those who married and had children early faced struggles-raising kids without careers wasn't easy, and relying financially on someone else never felt right.

Frank worried about Madeline taking care of a child so young. He wondered. How would she find someone to marry later? What if she wants her own family?

ran deep; as he aged, Frank pondered these things more. "You

hope she grows up safe and sound. I won't let having her stop me from

out. At my age, farming is getting dull. Having a little one around would brighten my

at a loss as she switched moods. "What's going on?

from him. "Let me see. Maddie, show me

grandma to

the house-one for Madeline, one for Gavin, and a

City life had its conveniences

Helena remarked, "City

in the city with us

home. Your grandpa might not be able

her in the city, but they always used farming as an excuse. The city bored them- it lacked familiar activities-but having a baby around brought new joy and purpose

lowered her voice. "Maddie, your brothers all seem great. Marrying any of them would be fine. After

anyway. They care for you deeply, I can tell. Even with adopting Grace, they're

eye contact. "Don't say that. They're my brothers. I can't think

in our village, cousins sometimes married. You and your brothers aren't even related by blood," Helena sisted. "Do you not

everything with the rest. As siblings or friends, we can have stable relationships forever. But becoming a couple might ruin that," Madeline admitted. "Sometimes the best relationships are those that stay like family If you marry someone else, they might be even more

this might

surely be supportive, Helena chuckled. "You worry y too much. Just think about

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