The Remorseful Brothers

Chapter 158

Chapter 158

Winslet had been extra cautious lately, keenly aware of Jasmine’s fate and determined to avoid a similar downfall. She stayed out of trouble and kept her distance from Madeline. Now, on the verge of reaching her goals and leaving Acaceste behind, she knew she couldn’t afford any mistakes.

Her face had healed well, but each morning, looking in the mirror brought a wave of discomfort. There was still some swelling, and her once charmingly rounded face had been reshaped into a more defined, oval shape.

Her nose

had been refined and her eyes reshaped, but it was her sore lips that troubled her most. Even sipping water was painful.

The nurse, Rory Ray, stood by, preparing her medication. “Ms. Larson, you’re recovering well. Don’t worry,” Rory said.

Feeling a mix of frustration and unease, Winslet asked, “Rory, do you think I looked better before or after the surgery?”

Rory hesitated before responding with a reassuring smile. “You look much better now. The surgery was worth it” Despite Rory’s reassurance, Winslet felt even more distressed. She had always been beautiful in her own right and didn’t want to feel like an imposter with a face that didn’t truly belong to her.

“Mr. Horton is coming soon. Do I look presentable?” Winslet asked.

“You’ve be

healed a lot,” ko

Kory replied with a nod. “With a bit of makeup, you’ll be just fine.”

Winslet began applying makeup to shape her features to resemble Madeline’s. She then selected a dress from Madeline’s old wardrobe and put it on. This dress is so cheap and uncomfortable,” she muttered.

glimpse of her reflection, a wave of disgust would wash over her. She hated this new face–Madeline’s face–but knew it was necessary for her

was about 60 percent there–close enough–but her facial muscles still didn’t move quite right due to the surgery.

Winslet spotted Layla, Sharon, and an unfamiliar woman sitting on the couch. A wave of nervousness swept

for her to

unfamiliar woman, Emma Horton, looked puzzled. “Winnie?

said smoothly, her expression unwavering despite the lie. I thought the old name didn’t suit

handed it to Winslet. “Here, a liule welcome

nearly lost her composure but managed to stay calm as she handed the

it and buy

at Winslet and tilted her head slightly. “You looked much thinner in the photos,

that she’s put on a little weight. She’s such a devoted daughter. Then, she thought. I’ll make sure Winslet

is important, too. It’s clear that she’s a caring person, taking such good

him, we’ve already set aside a mansion in a prime location in the capital for the two of you. Once you have time, you can meet with the designer and discuss

completed his studies and you’re both starting

well, we’ll grant you shares in it.” Emma’s words hair Winslet like a

all–a 2 million dollar gift to buy a car, a 1 billion dollar company to manage, and a mansion in the rapital with her name on the deed. Winslet felt as though she were floating on

fancy education? I’ve won, and I’ve won big Winslet stammered.

12:13 PM

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other children’s marriages same way,” Emma said nonchalantly. The union between the two families would bring great benefits, and

the

the marriages of her older sons were arranged by the family.

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