The Remorseful Brothers

Chapter 36

Winslet observed Madeline as she lowered her head and consumed her oatmeal in a subdued manner.

Unconsciously, a strategic scheme took shape in Winslet’s mind.

Considering the family’s strong preexisting aversion toward Madeline, she orchestrated a plan to intensify their negative opinions about her.

Then, even as she returned to school, Madeline could not affect her.

With those thoughts

in mind, Winslet could not suppress a surge of exhilaration, leaving her brimming with enthusiasm as

she ascended the staircase,

Only after her departure did Madeline set aside her spoon, casting a deep gaze at Winslet’s retreating figure.

Madeline knew that Winslet would not grant her the slightest respite. She would undoubtedly seize the opportunity to push her into a corner.

Madeline stood up and ventured out into the courtyard.

Layla’s gaze held unwavering vigilance.

1. ou. You cannot venture beyond the Larson residence until the annulment and the school enrollment

“Madeline, I’m telling you. are complete.

“Refrain from entertaining any inappropriate thoughts. You can study or do other things during this year at home,” she continued. “We’ll do our utmost to support you. You should not think that the family will harm you.

Madeline’s countenance remained impassive.

She directed her attention to the plants and trees in the courtyard, her contemplation serene. “It has been eight months. since my return, and I’ve yet to witness any support from you,” she said softly.

Layla’s eyebrows twitched involuntarily when she heard Madeline argue with her again. The family is preoccupied at the moment. I have no inclination to deal with you. Don’t come over and make things difficult for me.”

Madeline neither confirmed nor refuted Layla’s assertion.

Inwardly, she was diligently preparing for her imminent departure from the Larson family.

“This time, I will leave the Larson family in Winslet’s way,” she resolved internally.

Madeline did not believe the Larson family would ever entertain remorse or repentance toward her during this lifetime. That was why she intended to sever her ties with the Larson family entirely and without reservation.

A faint smile tugged at the corners of her lips. Madeline had always been an adept performer.

There was only a mere 48 hours remaining until the engagement cancellation banquet.

Benjamin came by at noon.

After a short chat with Winslet, he saw Madeline, who was engrossed in weeding the courtyard. His demeanor appeared slightly unsettled.

commented. “Even if our compatibility is in question, and we dissolve the marriage arrangement, maintaining a friendship is plausible We can

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Madeline gently rested the hor she

use me for mere amusement?” Madeline asked, offering Benjamin a smile that was neither sad nor

discharge from the hospital, she rarely displayed such

Madeline, standing in the sunlight, wearing a

dress‘ hem swayed gently in the breeze, unveiling her fair, straight calves. Nestled beside her were white

lowered his

dawned upon him. Madeline

a meaningful life with you, he confessed with genuine remorse. “Yet, matters of the heart resist

further exchange of words. He hoped that Madeline’s resentment

animosity toward me

Madeline’s face. “No, I won’t. I’ve made peace with the situation. I admit I

to

the strands of hair that had strayed near her cheek I beli care about you. If this path brings you greater joy, I

weight of guilt in

he first got to know Madeline,

intelligent, very hardworking, and

be happier with Winslet. In

in competitions and, in certain aspects, did

the

not dwell on this any further. The excessive talk will only stir melancholy within me. You also want the wedding agreement annulment banquet to proceed as scheduled without a hitch, don’t

she retreated into the confines

Benjamin noted a weariness in her demeanor. He speculated that the

Benjamin’s heart

so callously, especially considering her

of the circumstances,

during the engagement banquet, you

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providing

steps came to an abrupt halt, and she remained

disdainful of men like Benjamin,

continued to speak,

back now turned toward Benjamin, Madeline’s lips curled into a mocking

Madeline dutifully confined herself to the

into trash bags, ready for

my hair would remain within these

a bit surprised. She had thought Madeline might try to escape or deliberately

of herself earlier, could our disdain for her have been so

in high spirits and at an unusually early

a child,

have been so kind to her in the past. Perhaps we wouldn’t have wasted an entire month if we had been firmer from the onset. Oh,