The Remorseful Brothers

Chapter 223

Nolan admired Madeline’s alluring curves and the clarity of her eyes beneath her long lashes.

“What kind of man will you marry?” he asked. “If it were me, would you be willing?”

His fingers brushed the corners of her eyes, revealing a moment of suppressed longing.

“You should get some rest. You’re still not fully recovered..” Madeline stammered, avoiding his gaze.

The air conditioning felt stifling, and she was overwhelmed by the heat.

Nolan appeared delicate, like a fragile ice sculpture, and she feared causing him sadness or discomfort, so she declined his advances as gently as possible.

Nolan’s intentions were clear,

, and she understood his feelings for her.

Having exhausted her emotions in her previous life, she wasn’t ready for love in this one, nor did she know how to love.

Nolan was deeply entrenched in Phantom Organization, and she didn’t know how to save him without falling into darkness herself. Madeline thought Nolan might do something but was surprised when he only chuckled and lightly scraped her nose with his finger. He said. “Stay here tonight, okay? It’s almost dawn. The night is nearly ever. I got through this time.

Next time, he wasn’t sure if he could make it. He could only endure until the day he couldn’t anymore, hoping to eventually free himself. Nolan lowered his head, brushing his forehead against hers and kissing her softly

He longed for her to be his mare, but she was still too young to understand love at just nineteen.

His eyes flickered as he noticed her flashed cheeks. “Madeline, you’re so

so sweet

Madeline remained still.

Nolan lay down beside her, tenderly covering her with a quilt.

Staring at the ceiling. Madeline felt the soft comfort of the bed and the calming scent of herbs nearby, which gradually soothed her spirit. Nolan was slowly drifting off to sleep.

his breathing was steady. He must be exhausted.

Nolan’s eyes

touch the bridge

eyes weary and thought of Nolan needing warmth while

he deserved sympathy

fell asleep. Nolan quietly

ached, and his old illness was not easily

healed

not to

room. Sitting with the blanket in her arms, she felt a bit

She thought,

I sleep in

Was it

downstairs and asked Hazel, Has

He had a business, Hazel replied, adding no more. “Ms. Larson, would you like

need, I just grab something quick. I

-class

recovering

fierce but flerting

for several

Friday, Harper invited Madeline for

a break in her filming schedule and light schoolwork, Madeline agreed

Chapter 223

Harper and Madeline boarded the bus to Genting

to Madeline, she patted her backpack, showing off. “Madeline, I’ve packed all the snacks. There are potato chips, fruits, bottled water, cookies, and packed

eagerly showcased her treats. “Look, this one is

at her preparations and hesitated. “I didn’t bring anything. With ten minutes left to drive, should I grab a

of water. “I brought

for

left the city, descending from the

secluded scenic area

and warm sunlight streamed through the windows, making Madeline squint

with the

do this more often. I haven’t had a day out in ages. When I lived in the countryside, I often hiked in the mountains. Soon, the