The Remorseful Brothers

Chapter 190

Calls wasted no time on his way home. As soon as he finished his tasks, he hurried back. The house was unusually quiet, and the familiar figure he expected on the couch was nowhere to be seen

With furrowed brows, Caleb asked. “Where’s Maddie, Mrs. Ziegler?”

“Ms. Larson is resting upstairs.” Sarah replied.

“Has Eugene left!” Caleb asked.

Sarah shook her head. “He’s still upstairs.”

With a sharpened gaze, Caleb was about to head up when Eugene descended the staircase with a smile. “Caleb, you’re back? Perfect timing. Wanna go to the supermarket with me?”

Caleb had no interest in such a trivial task, especially not with Eugene. It was not in his plans. Besides, the idea of shopping with another man was particularly unappealing.

“Caleb, you’re not avoiding me his teasing tone.

because you’re worried Maddie might fall for me, are you?” Eugene smiled, his mischievous nature showing through

Eugene was handsome enough to stir trouble, with a mind full of schemes. For someone like you, who always wins, this seems… beneath you. Unless, of course.. you think you might lose to me?”

Caleb sneered, “Stop playing games. Let’s go.

Eugene followed, saying casually, “I need to buy some special detergent to wash out bloodstains. Since I’ll be the one doing the laundry, I don’t want Maddie to think I’m not thorough”

Caleb’s jaw clenched. You’re washing what?”

“You know.” Eugene smiled with feigned innocence. “Nowadays, boyfriends do their girlfriend’s laundry. It’s pretty normal, right? Especially someone like me–Im all about taking care of my wife”

Eugene paused, eyes twinkling as if he’d caught himself in a slip. “Oops, future wife. I mean. But it’s easier to just say ‘wife, isn’t i

On their way, Eugene talked endlessly, always saying things that could rile Caleb up. When they arrived at the mall, Eugene headed straight to the jewelry section. Caleb’s patience was hanging by a thread.

him with a bright smile. “Hello, sir. Are you buying something for

couple rings, the kind for lovers–nothing too flashy, but valuable enough.” Eugene stood tall his very presence enough to command

Let me try them. After trying them on, he raised his hand to show Caleb What do

you

Eugene decided, then gave the sales associate the size for the other

it any longer.

“We’re brothers. How about letting Maddie go? It doesn’t look good for us

reality? With his usual charming but infuriating

everything in this case. Anyone who sells him a ring can kiss their bra anger

brand goodbye. His

though he was truly at a loss. “Money? It’s just numbers. He twirled the diamond ring

think is brough. You’ll have to shut

avocate’s emotions

one of us you offend today” Eugene

felt like she was in leaves, and the

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wealthy men come to the jewelry counter at a

who was more dangerous to offend. When the manager arrived, he was

a moment to talk this through,” the manager suggested carefully, eyeing both men. “Why don’t you each buy a ring of your choire and let the

had no other option. “How will the lady know your feelings if you don’t express them? You wouldn’t want to miss your chance,

Eugene’s choice was more whimsical, clearly designed

paid for their purchases, they left

That was terrifying! But seriously, two brothers fighting over a woman! And the older one’s after

was bound to become the hot gossip at the counter. The manager frowned. “Didn’t you

sales associate

Simmons–the top–tier tycoon who’s been on TV. And the other one must be someone important too, just riot as famous,” the

covering her mouth in shock. What had started as a typical soap–opera–worthy drama had now escalated into something far more

wonder which woman is lucky enough to have two handsome, rich men fighting over her,” the

envied by many,