The Remorseful Brothers

Chapter 88

Not far away, Madeline suddenly turned around and shouted, “Caleb, deal with it as you see fit, but just avoid any extreme measures.

Madeline didn’t want Benjamin to meet his end that way.

Sometimes, being ruthless wasn’t necessary, and letting him live might be the ultimate form of revenge.

Now, Benjamin’s heart had plummeted to its lowest point, “Madeline, you’re truly ruthless…

any errors?

While he had certainly made his share of mistakes in the past, who could live in this world without making any

He had resolved to change his ways, but it seemed that Madeline was unrelenting in giving him even the smallest chance.

Caleb snorted, then gave the men in the shadows a meaningful glance before turning and walking away.

Benjamin believed he had managed to evade the situation. Yet, as he stood up, a group of burly men began approaching him.

Benjamin’s voice quivered as he spoke. “Don’t come any closer! I’m-”

Those muscular men sneered. “Your identity doesn’t matter to us. Crossing our boss means that even if you were the president, you’ll be stripped to the bone today!”

The doctor was already present when Madeline returned to the living room.

Carrying a small medical kit, he stood respectfully to the side, awaiting her arrival. “Please take a seat, Ms. Larson.”

Hazel brought a small blanket for Madeline and gently covered her legs. “Doctor, could you please check Ms. Larson’s body temperature? Her forehead feels extremely hot.”

While speaking, Hazel sighed softly. She had already changed the blanket in Madeline’s room to a thicker one, but the weather in Acocester was so unpredictable.

The doctor promptly measured Madeline’s temperature and examined the thermometer. It confirmed a reading of 101 degrees Fahrenheit.

He then prescribed medication for treating the cold and fever. Take this medicine three times a day. Make sure to stay warm, and drink plenty of hot fluids.”

Hazel collected the prescribed medicine and Ped to fetch hot water from the kitchen.

Caleb had been observing from a distance and approached only after the others had departed

Gazing at the ailing Madeline, his heart aching, Caleb didn’t say anything for a moment. Then, he softly inquired, “Do you want to take a day off on Monday?”

only Saturday, so who knows, I might recover by tomorrow, Madeline replied softly. She

new semester has just started. It wouldn’t be appropriate for me to take a leave, right?”

school; as long as you accumulate enough credits, it’s fine. Caleb chuckled softly, reaching

brow bone,

her nose

have no idea how much effort it took for me to get into university,” Caleb interpreted Madeline’s words as a reference to the substitution incident, and a shadow of gloom crossed his eyes “It

will ever have th

chance to mistreat Maddie

Larson, the water is quite hot. Let it cool down a bit before you

on the edge

cold demeanor, Madeline teasingly leaned in, resting her

11:31 AM

Chapter 8H

eyes with him, she offered a radiant smile. Til take a little nap. Let me know when the water has

housekeepers tacitly stepped back

glass of water. His hand tenderly caressed her long hair, the touch alternating between moments

the medicine doesn’t look appealing at all. It must be very bitter,”

sight of Madeline’s dark hair cascading behind her like ribbons. There was a chance that it would brush against her face and the nape of her

pink hue. Beneath her jet–black hair, her neck boasted a slender and shapely contour.

he felt

was a vigorous heartbeat. The depths of Caleb’s profound, icy, and dark eyes shimmered with

thought… of forever having

from the rosary beads on Caleb’s wrist wafted toward her, and she

a sensation of something bitter being fed

out a

the dream, she caught faint echoes of the person’s comforting words, a tender murmur aimed to soothe her unease. Just a little more. After you finish the medicine, you’ll feel better.

slumber. She was feeling feverish all

waking up, however, she felt much better as

darkened, and the

didn’t like waking up in the middle of the night, as it often brought about a

would often wake up to pitch–black darkness after her naps. The habit of encountering such moments and

realization

blanket covering her and mused, “I suppose Caleb must have carried me

a shower and emerged

discovered it was brimming with clothes, an assortment of autumn outfits filling

before selecting a comfortable long–sleeved dress from the collection. She layered it with a delicate–colored

greeted her promptly, “Ms. Larson, you’re awake. How are you feeling now!” “Much better. Thankfully, the headache is gone, Madeline responded as she

The kitchen has prepared some meals for you, but given your recovery, they’ve