The Remorseful Brothers

chapter 2

Chapter 2

“What kind of attitude is this?” Layla’s eyes a widened slightly. “Are you sure you want to speak to me like this?

Layla pondered. “Despite Madeline’s habit of bullying Winslet within the household, she always displays immense deference and obedience to her family members. How dare she use such a tone with me now? Is she intentionally attempting to stoke further animosity?”

The five Larson brothers collectively frowned at Madeline with expressions of distaste, treating her as a burden.

In their eyes. Madeline was a country bumpkin compared to Winslet, and her behavior was perceived as malicious.

In contrast to Winslet, Madeline seemed utterly inadequate.

Layla’s words were laced with a bitter and condescending tone. “Had it not been for Winslet’s generosity, you’d still be stuck in the countryside with your grandparents! You should be forever grateful that Winslet graciously allowed you to retum!”

Madeline’s gaze bore into Layla. Although her eyes welled up with emotion, she had long abandoned any yearning for maternal affection.

Instead, she regarded Layla with a cold detachment, treating her as nothing more than a stranger.

No matter how hard Madeline tried to gain Layla’s acceptance, she knew deep down that Layla would never consider her a true family member.

Never

Layla was just one of the culprits who had ultimately driven her into the depths of despair.

Madeline’s gaze rendered Layla momentarily puzzled. “Feeling indignant still, are we?” said the latter, her voice dripping with displeasure.

Madeline sneered. After all, she had spent several days in the hospital, and she doubted her family had come here for the sole purpose of visiting ber.

“You’re not here just to see me, are you?” she asked.

Layla’s gaze flickered with a certain intensity. “You’re not wrong. The national university entrance exam results are out. You managed to pass, but unfortunately, Winslet didn’t. And it’s all because you covertly mistreated her, leading to her poor performance”

A wry smile tugged at Madeline’s lips as she realized their intention to pin the blame on her

After eight months of diligent effort, Madeline had managed to become the City’s mumber one in the national university entrance exam.

In contrast, Winslet hadn’t shown the same dedication. Despite this, with just a few words, they intended to cast her as the culprit.

The situation was as if she were being tried as a criminal, with the odds stacked against her.

were fixed on Madeline, as she waited

After all,

up your spot to Winnie. You aced the exam and could do it again

that. “Sure enough, it’s happening

still caused a painful lump in her

she saw their agreement to this ludicrous and unjust proposal. Even in the face of such an obvious

tightly

this even fair?” she

gleamed with satisfaction when she noticed Madeline’s pained expression. Her heart

To u

a stepping stone she could use to elevate herself,

you give up your place for Winnie. This amount can cover your re–study expenses for a year. You have to realize that connections are crucial in society. Even

carried

this carefully. You’ll need the Larson family to

Chapter 2

the countryside by your adoptive family, Growing up in the countryside with your adoptive grandparents, you would have never received such

recent injury has incurred substantial expenses. Without the Larson family’s support,

Joel didn’t spare Madeline a glance. Instead, he patted Winslet’s shoulder and reassured her, “Don’t worry, Winnie.

agrees.”

his words either, saying harshly. “Madeline, either you leave the Larson

up your sport!”

breath grew heavy, her body trembling with the weight of the ultimatum. Her teeth clenched, and she stared back at them with unwavering determination, her complexion drained

was a repetition of what she had

would never stand

Winslet over Madeline,

back, determined not to give

a resolute tone, she articulated each word, “If you’re capable, take

knew Maddie would disagree. Forget about it. It doesn’t affect

voice quivered as she continued, “This year has been filled with

occurred in the Larson family this year was her return

to shift blame onto

Only the Larson family would buy such a ludicrous

all. I don’t understand why you all treat me like this. It’s as if you want to skin me and

entered the Larson family.” Layla grew heated upon hearing this. “You and Winnie are both my daughters. You both hold equal importance to me. I treat both of

claim she treated them

don’t talk about Maddie that way. She believes I’ve taken your love away from her.” A frown marred Winslet’s visage as she continued, “Maddie, our parents and I have shared 18 years