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.

mood today,” he commented. “Even if our compatibility is in question, and we dissolve the marriage

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rested the hor she held

Winslet have always been present. Doesn’t your conscience twinge when you use

she rarely displayed

in the sunlight, wearing a

gently in the breeze, unveiling her fair, straight calves. Nestled beside her were white

lowered

him. Madeline had been undeniably kind to

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

rationality, Benjamin found himself desiring a further exchange of words. He hoped that Madeline’s resentment toward him might become less intense after the marriage

toward me starting the

with the situation. I admit I

was forcing herself to become an adept

beli care about you. If this path brings you

weight of guilt in Benjamin’s heart

to know Madeline, she was not so susceptible to

and

Winslet. In fact,

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

to extend the conversation, yet Madeline

will only stir melancholy within me. You

she

delicate and fragile form, Benjamin noted a weariness in her demeanor. He

instant, Benjamin’s

have treated her so callously, especially considering her

circumstances, Madeline’s feelings

items I presented to you during the engagement banquet, you do

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providing compensation,” he

steps came to an abrupt halt,

had grown disdainful of men like Benjamin,

to speak, she

her back now turned toward Benjamin, Madeline’s lips

daytime, Madeline dutifully confined

into trash bags, ready for

of my hair would

escape or deliberately provoke Winslet. However,

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

spirits and at an unusually early

he exhibited nonchalance. “After all, she’s still a child, not yet fully

shouldn’t 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