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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pause, Madeline gently rested the hor

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

discharge from the hospital, she rarely

at Madeline, standing in the sunlight, wearing a blue

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

lowered his

upon him. Madeline

confessed with genuine remorse. “Yet, matters of the heart resist coercion.

found himself desiring a further exchange of words. He hoped that Madeline’s resentment

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

situation. I admit I once held genuine affection for you, but matters of the heart can’t thrive

forcing herself to become an adept

strayed near her cheek I beli care about you. If this

weight of guilt

Madeline, she was not so susceptible to

hardworking, and had unique insights into

Winslet.

and, in certain aspects, did not seem like someone from

the conversation, yet Madeline

The excessive talk will only stir melancholy within me. You also want the wedding agreement

to escape Madeline as she retreated into the confines

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

an instant, Benjamin’s

treated her so callously, especially considering

of the circumstances, Madeline’s feelings

you during the engagement banquet, you do not need to return them. Consider

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providing

abrupt halt, and she

grown disdainful of men like

continued to speak, she

toward Benjamin, Madeline’s

daytime, Madeline dutifully confined

her belongings into trash bags, ready for

a single strand of my hair would remain within these walls,

was a bit surprised. She had thought Madeline might try to escape or deliberately provoke Winslet. However, she did

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

in high spirits

child, not yet fully matured mentally. When the family applies

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