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.

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Madeline gently rested the hor

your conscience twinge when you use me

hospital, she rarely displayed such a composed

Madeline, standing in the

dress‘ hem swayed gently in the breeze, unveiling her fair, straight calves.

suddenly lowered his

upon him. Madeline had been undeniably kind to

with genuine remorse. “Yet, matters of the heart resist coercion. It’s not fair for

continued rationality, Benjamin found himself desiring a further exchange of words. He hoped

animosity toward me

won’t. I’ve made peace with the situation. I admit

herself to become an adept

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

weight of guilt in

know Madeline, she was not

intelligent, very hardworking, and

with Winslet.

performed just as well as the boys in competitions and, in certain aspects, did not seem like someone from

to extend the

melancholy within me. You also want

to escape Madeline as she

delicate and fragile form, Benjamin noted a weariness in her demeanor. He speculated that the past few days had affected

an instant, Benjamin’s

so callously, especially considering her profound affection for him amidst the impending

the circumstances, Madeline’s feelings

banquet, you do not need to return them. Consider it

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providing compensation,” he

to an abrupt halt, and she remained completely

had grown disdainful of men like Benjamin, who

to speak, she would

back now turned toward Benjamin, Madeline’s

Madeline dutifully confined herself to the

methodically packed her belongings into trash bags, ready

my hair would

thought Madeline might try to escape or deliberately provoke Winslet. However, she did not expect Madeline

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

spirits and at an unusually

Layla’s account of Madeline’s present disposition, he exhibited nonchalance. “After all, she’s still a child, not yet fully matured mentally. When the family

Perhaps we wouldn’t have wasted an entire month if we had been firmer from the onset. Oh,