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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gently rested the hor she

for Winslet have always been present. Doesn’t your conscience twinge when you use me for mere amusement?” Madeline asked, offering

the hospital, she rarely displayed such a

at Madeline, standing in the

in the breeze, unveiling her fair, straight calves. Nestled beside her were white daisies, blooming with

lowered his

Madeline had been undeniably kind to

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

He hoped that Madeline’s resentment toward him might become less intense after the marriage

hold animosity toward me starting the day after tomorrow?” Benjamin

with the situation. I admit I once held genuine affection for you, but matters of

herself to become an adept

I beli care about you. If this

guilt in Benjamin’s heart

know Madeline,

hardworking, and had unique

Winslet. In

as well as the boys in competitions and, in certain aspects, did

extend the conversation,

any further. The excessive talk will only stir melancholy within me. You also want the wedding agreement annulment banquet to proceed as scheduled

Madeline as she retreated into the

noted a weariness in her demeanor. He speculated that the past few days

instant, Benjamin’s heart

not have treated her so callously, especially considering her profound affection for

of the circumstances, Madeline’s feelings

the engagement banquet, you do not need to

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providing

to an abrupt halt, and she

of men like Benjamin, who were shrouded

speak, she would probably

now turned toward Benjamin, Madeline’s lips curled

dutifully confined herself to the

packed her belongings into trash bags, ready

would remain within these

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

immensely content. “Had she shown this side of herself earlier, could our

returned home in high spirits and at an unusually early

account of Madeline’s present disposition, he exhibited nonchalance. “After all, she’s still a child, not yet

an entire month if we had been firmer from the