The Remorseful Brothers

Chapter 226

Noah respectfully pushed Aiden’s door open, then turned to Madeline, and said, “Ms. Larson, please come in

The room wasn’t very well–lit. Beside the bed was a simple table, on which sat a illuminating the open book on the table

The nearby bookshelf held numerous ancient books, all looking quite worn.

a plain lamp. Its soft orange glow resembled a tiny orb, gently

Aladeline wasn’t in the state to pay much attention to her surroundings–her head felt like a muddled mess.

Aiden opened a medical kit, took out a thermometer, and handed it to her. “Take your temperature”

Madeline looked at the thermometer in front of her. Aiden’s hand was pale and slender, making the thermometer seem more valuable.

She quickly took it, saying, “Thank you.”

The room was sparsely furnished. Madeline sat on a small, low stool, silently wanting for the temperature reading.

She closed her eyes, utterly exhausted and feeling unwell.

Hugging her knees, she wrapped her arms around herself.

The room was filled with a light incense–just ordinary agarwood, but it smelled quite pleasant.

A narrow wooden bed was placed against the window on the other side.

The patterned wooden window was propped open with a bamboo stick

In the chill, a small plum blossom branch peeked through the window, its beauty captivating.

Madeline couldn’t help but think that this environment was perfect for the cultivation of inner virtues.

Her fever had already reached 1013 degrees Fahrenheit.

Noah sighed. “Ms. Larson, you really do have a fever and a cold. It’s freezing up here. When I first came here, I couldn’t handle it either. Look at your face–it’s so red!”

Madeline was at a loss for words.

the stool, appearing completely serene

faint smile, and the small mole under

he goes our Madeline thought to herself before asking. “Do you

smiled. “Mr. Bennett only uses herbal medicine because his good friend sends a lot of it here. That man is really skilled

at

covered

Take this and get

It was long, wrapped around his wrist

Thank you, Mr. Benner, I’ll donate some money tomorrow.

walked far when she heard footsteps behind her. Turning around,

with the bamboo swaying gemily around

immediately

said that it’s dark and the path is slippery, so it’s unsafe for you to walk alone. He asked me to escort you

with a cheerful smile

all, he was just a kid, naturally

was late, and if she got lost, she might not be lucky enough

to

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“Well, thank you

kyou then.

hopped along

resist asking Noah, “Do you know Mr. Bennett’s real

so we can’t interact with Mr. Bennett often. Besides, he’s very quiet, spending most of his time

it

Noah b

up. “But priests

had only recently joined the chapel. His parents had consulted a fortune teller, who said that due to his frail health, he might

and quietly led

at night, and with

handed Madeline the hot water he had just brought. “Here’s some hot water for you,

it and

pulled a set of rosary beads

the rosary beads Caleb

seeking redemption. As a Christian, he was somewhat devout, but not very

rosary beads Madeline

nodded. “Yes, Mr. Bennett recently got some rosary pea seeds and made this. This one has been blessed; it’ll keep you