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.

her. She hated this new

was about 60 percent there–close enough–but her facial muscles still didn’t move quite right due to the surgery. Winslet practiced Madeline’s expressions daily, convinced she was

Layla, Sharon, and an unfamiliar woman sitting on the couch. A wave

smiled and gestured for her to come closer.

unfamiliar woman, Emma Horton, looked puzzled. “Winnie? I thought her name was

Winnie is just a nickname.” Sharon said smoothly, her expression unwavering despite the lie. I thought the old name didn’t suit her, so I decided to change it. Winslet seemed more modern and

She then pulled out a check and handed it to Winslet.

was in the millions. She nearly lost her composure but managed to stay calm as she handed the check back. “Mrs. Horton, I can’t accept such a generous gift. She had to maintain

“Nonsense. Take it

they chatted, Emma glanced at Winslet and tilted her head slightly. “You looked much

care of me lately that she’s put on a little weight. She’s such a devoted daughter.

is important, too. It’s clear that she’s a

mansion in a prime location in the capital for the two of you. Once you have time, you

his studies and you’re both starting a family, my husband and I have decided to hand over the family business for

is valued at 1 billion dollars, if you manage it well, we’ll grant you shares in it.” Emma’s words hair Winslet like a bombshell. Even at the Larson

her name on the deed. Winslet felt as though she were floating on air. Never in her wildest dreams had she imagined such ailluence

in school or have a fancy education? I’ve

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Emma said nonchalantly. The union between the two families would bring great benefits, and she was focused on making sure everything

the

adored Nick and was ensuring his marriage was flawless. While the marriages of her older

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