The Remorseful Brothers

Chapter 34

Meanwhile, at the Larson residence, Thomas sat on the couch with his five sons around him.

There was a pile of fancy gifts on the coffee table.

Winslet sat in the middle of them, wearing a new branded dress like a little princess.

She enjoyed being the center of everyone’s attention and admiration.

“Are all these gifts to celebrate my going to school or my discharge from the hospital?”

Lucas replied, “Of course, it’s for both occasions, Winnie. Didn’t you notice each of us gave you two gifts? You’re our baby sister, so we can’t be stingy with you.”

Winslet smiled sweetly. “You’re the best, Lucas”

“You’re showing favoritism, Winnie: Joel’s lips curved slightly. Take a guess. If you get it wrong, we’ll be really unhappy”

The eldest brother, Harley, looked dotingly at Winslet. “If you get it wrong, we’ll take back the gifts

Thomas laughed. “You’re all grown adults. Why are you all picking on Winne

Winslet clung to Thomas and wrinkled her nose defiantly. “Humph, no way am I guessing that. I want all of them! Otherwise, I’ll tell Dad!”

Everyone roared with laughter.

The atmosphere within the family was joyful

Just then, Layla came back

As soon as she entered the house, the smiles of those in the room instantly faded.

“Well, I finally managed to bring this young lady back. She doesn’t treat us as a family at all. You have no idea how harsh her words were just now.” Layla proceeded to sit on the couch and sip some coffee. “Luckily, Benjamin was with me. Otherwise don’t think I’ll be able to bring her back.”

Benjamin dragged Madeline forcefully and felt sorry for treating her that way. “If Madeline came back with us willingly. things wouldn’t have gone out of hand.”

Madeline shook off his hand and spat, “Let me go.”

Winslet then chimed in hypocritically, “Maddie, you can’t blame them. You were too reckless. Mom and Dad had been worried sick and had not had a proper meal since. You should have come home earlier. You’re not even answering our calls and messages. We were concerned about you.”

as she spoke to give a space on the couch. “Don’t just stand there, Maddie, Come

י.

take what I gave you, I’ll

Joel smiled. “I’d rather you throw my

other three brothers

hand dismissively and said, “That’s enough. Our family rarely gets together. Today

hostile to

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past, but

sick and nauseous when she heard

fist by her side as she shook with

clearly a plot devised by Winslet, I can’t believe she could easily manipulate my parents and brothers‘ trust. Perhaps they are already biased toward Winslet. My existence is just a joke to them. There’s no doubt that if both of us were in danger, they would choose

stubborn. Back in my days, a daughter like you would have been kicked out of the house. You’re lucky Mr. Thomas Larson and Mrs. Larson are generous enough to overlook

your business,

only one who was friendly to her at

Anne! She’s so mentally confused that she stole my necklace worth 36.000 dollars, so she’s in prison now. I know you

you

can’t

glared ferociously

exactly what kind of person

for the

it hard to believe that Winslet

kindness to Madeline had, in turn, become the

really are

did you say that? You can’t be thinking that I framed Anne, do you? Why would I do such a thing? Your prejudice against me is too deep, Maddie. I’m not sure how to get along with you anymore. Maybe it’s best if

Anne brought it upon herself for being dishonest. She has a poor character. How can you blame Winnie for this? Are you out of

jealousy is so horrible. Is it really that difficult for you. to accept that some people are better than you? Why do you

to

very beautiful, like a pearl covered with dust but could still

think about what you

a year? You mean to lock me up for

the blood that was flowing through her