The Remorseful Brothers

chapter 7

Chapter 7

Lucas fretfully settled into his gaming chair, powering on his computer.

‘The attire he wore casually exposed his graceful collarbone, and he appeared remarkably handsome donning his headphones.

Upon logging into the game, he went through his usual routine, scanning to determine if the big shot under the ID

“He hasn’t been online for days.” Lucas tutted. “Did something happen to him?”

“Lynn” was currently online.

After hesitating for a while, he sent out a message of concern.

[Failed to send chat messages. The other party will not accept message requests from non–friends.

Lucas expression immediately changed when he saw the notification.

“What’s going on?”

He couldn’t help but wonder if he was just having a streak of bad luck.

First, he had the misfortune of encountering Madeline, the so–called jinx. And now, he had been unfriended by the big shot in the game.

Lucas became even angrier at the thought of this.

That night, he was live–streaming his gameplay. Without Lynn’s protection, he faced defeat and had no choice but to retreat.

Countless people taunted him in the scrolling comments, ridiculing his inability to achieve anything without Lynn’s assistance.

“What nonsense are you talking about?”

Lucas‘ demeanor was a far cry from his usual high–spirited self, he seemed more like a defeated bird.

“He’s just busy, He’ll join me in the game when he’s available. By the way, I’ll block whoever says I’m lame!”

After uttering those words, he lifted his head and downed a large glass of iced drink, his eyes holding a hint of contemplation

He knew he couldn’t afford to lose Lynn.

Meanwhile, in a corner booth of an internet café, Madeline was engrossed in playing games, her demeanor calm and composed as she began a relaxed live stream.

Lynn, the very same big shot

given that her alternate account was a well–known figure in the game and had frequently made appearances in other players‘

her head, Madeline defily moved her fingers across the illuminated keyboard. Her eyes were

you

need to

You will definitely become popular if you do

a good amount of money from this? I’m a bit tight on funds, Madeline remarked in a

shockwaves through the minds of those behind the scrolling

She sounds like a… cool and

Lynn be a girl

Seeing

on the webcam and revealed

hands were slim and delicate

didn’t use a voice changer. I can’t afford one

Chapter 7

closer look at the name

girl had a sense of humor,

o’clock in the morning. Madeline signed off the channel after informing her viewers

a good way to make money during the summer holiday. I need to save enough money for my tuition and Grandpa’s medical expenses, and I don’t have

a look at the

peak with over 200,000 viewers that night, maintaining an average of more than

managed to earn around 600

streamer who had just started live–streaming on the

Madeline to earn money, especially since she needed

smiled. “Thankfully, my gaming skills haven’t faded. Otherwise, I’d have

up and left

one hand and waved to her with a smile. “Impressive gaming skills, young lady. Feel free to visit

a discount if

monthly pass. You’re quite easy on the eyes, and

frowned. “Don’t be

of his neck in embarrassment, thinking, “I guess I might have scared off this young

“Steven might show up here tonight. The thought of someone like him coming to Acocester is enough to

hungry, Madeline decided to

satisfying her hunger, she returned to the Larson residence, her eyes showing

she had missed.

settled in to catch up on

holding a bag of iced drinks in one hand and milk and

seeing them in the yard, Winslet paid no attention

so early in the morning? You’re usually up so late. I never thought I’d see you working hard for