The Remorseful Brothers

Chapter 144

Willow followed behind Madeline as she said, “Ms. Larson, why don’t we ride in my car? My cafe is nearby

Madeline smiled lightly and said, “Thank you kindly for the offer, but I have some matters to attend to, so I’m afraid I can’t join you for coffee today.”

Willow was slightly taken aback by her answer. Then, after a pause, she said, “Alright, if that’s the case.

Seeing the hint of disappointment on her face, Madeline explained, “Wesley is likely in this area, and I have to meet him.”

When Willow heard that, she thought, Wesley Her fourth brother?”

Her eldest brother Caleb, second brother Nolan, and third brother Cavin were all extraordinary in their own ways. As for this fourth brother of hers, there was no need to even mention him.

Willow straightened her face and said, “Alright then, I won’t keep you from your important matters. If there’s another opportunity, I’ll invite you for coffee again.”

Madeline nodded, got into her car, and after sending Gloria away, she drove towards a remote mountain retreat on the outskirts.

The mountain retreat was a luxury estate, popular among the wealthy and influential for their vacations. Madeline drove all the way to a house nestled deep within the property. After comparing it with a photo, she confirmed it was the right place. She touched her chin and quietly complained, “And I still had to ask Nolan for this address.”

She couldn’t understand why Wesley had been in Acocester for several days without reaching out to her. If he truly wasn’t paying attention to her, how could he have quietly dealt with Jasmine? It was truly puzzling.

Madeline pressed the doorbell at the entrance. The door slowly opened, but there was no one inside. Confused, Madeline walked into the yard. Everything was quiet, and she hesitated as she looked at the house. As she got closer, she finally noticed someone sitting by the fish pond on the side of the house.

The person was sitting with their back to her, dressed in loose black clothing, making their figure appear tall and slender,

Madeline gripped her phone and cautiously approached, testing the waters, “Wesley?”

come and have a

head. He was holding a fishing rod, though it was unclear what he was fishing for. Indeed, there was an empty seat beside him. Madeline walked over and

constantly treading life and death. He was

Wesley’s profile. His face looked even more cold and ruthless than she remembered, with his sharp, model–like features that exuded aggression, yet his entire

you been in Acocester? Why haven’t

his lips slightly upward and turned to look at Madeline with his deep, intense eyes. She had now grown into a graceful, poised woman, looking

he said. “I have to admit, I’m

have been so harsh, Wesley said. “I looked into it.

he appeared

warning Madeline was kind and innocent, not fond of breaking social rules. So, he quickly adjusted his words, “I only intended to teach her a lesson, but

it comes to

and he raised his hand, his unusually long fingers strong and marked with visible scars. “When it

his hand in a daze for a while, then shook her head. “You don’t always

said, “Yes, the one

slightly raised the fishing rod

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because he didn’t want to win. He wanted to

could he let his prey win? After years of missions, Wesley had gradually lost much of his kindness. Simply put, he had lost much of his humanity. He saw people not as people but as prey. The only difference was whether they were worth his effort or not.

lap and said, “Wesley, how about joining us for dinner tonight? It’s

are too risky lately,” he declined. “If I get too close to you, I might drag g you down. Don’t come to me if you don’t have

seriously into Madeline’s eyes and softened his tone. “If people discover that you’re my only weakness, you might face a terrifying hell. I have too many enemies who would love nothing more than to see

I have to fear?

a low voice, “You’ve finally escaped the shadows. You shouldn’t reconnect with us. Rather than keeping you close. I’d prefer to see