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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rested the hor she held “Is that

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

she rarely displayed such a composed demeanor

in the sunlight, wearing a blue

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

suddenly lowered his

him. Madeline had

life with you, he confessed with genuine remorse. “Yet, matters of the heart resist coercion. It’s not fair for you to be with

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

hold animosity toward me starting the day after tomorrow?”

I’ve made peace with the situation. I admit I once held genuine

herself to become an adept

had strayed near her cheek I beli care about you. If this path brings you greater

of guilt in Benjamin’s

Madeline,

and had unique insights into

be happier with Winslet.

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

intended to extend the

any further. The excessive talk will only stir melancholy within me. You also want the wedding agreement annulment banquet to proceed as scheduled without

she retreated into the

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

an instant, Benjamin’s heart

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

the circumstances,

the engagement banquet, you do not need

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of providing compensation,”

came to an abrupt halt, and she remained completely

of men like Benjamin, who were

he continued to speak, she

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

the daytime, Madeline dutifully confined herself to the

belongings into trash bags, ready for

a single strand of my hair would remain

or deliberately provoke Winslet. However, she did not expect

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

high spirits and at an unusually

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

wasted an entire month if we had been firmer from the onset. Oh, didn’t Henry give Winnie a car? When can