The Remorseful Brothers

Chapter 258

Tani noticed the change in her daughter’s expression and whispered, “Vanessa, behave yourself today. Ruth likes Madeline very much. Don’t do anything to upset Ruth.”

“After waiting so long for her return, if you keep pulling a long face, you’ll not only up

upset Madeline but also annoy Ruth.”

Tiana saad, patting the back of her daughter’s hand to comfort her, “Just stop talking. Put up with it for now. It’s just one meal, after all.” Mom

Vanessa snorted in frustration, “What kind of spell has Madeline put on all of you!

“Do you still remember how Madeline bullied me? It’s fine if you don’t stand up for me. But don’t talk like she’s some kind of treasure!

“I know her. We’re lucky if she doesn’t cause any trouble for us. How could she possibly be content to be a part of our family?”

Vanessa felt like they were inviting trouble into their house because people like Madeline would never allow others to take advantage of her. Of course, Tiana knew how frustrated her daughter felt

But what could be done about it?

In this family, Ruth had the final say. She never

never felt th

the need to explain her decisions to anyone else.

The rest of them had to do as they were told or they might end up like Thomas.

Ruth looked at Vanessa, annoyed, and deliberately asked, elongating every word, “What’s going on with Vanessa? Are you feeling down or sick?

“Why do you look unhappy!”

Vanessa forced a smile. “I don’t, Grandma. I am so happy that Madeline’s coming back!

“I just caught a cold last night because the quilt slipped off.

Vanessa coughed and then added. “I’m just feeling a bit tired”

“Okay” Ruth nodded. “We’re family. We should be united. Only by working together can we make this big family thrive!

“I won’t allow any internal conflicts or fights. That’s a big no–no in this house

“With constant internal fights, no matter how powerful a family is, it will be in decline”

Tiana quickly said, “Ruth has been through a lot and naturally knows better than us.

We will take care of her like

the sound of a

Madeline is here. Hurry

the order, all quickly started

several dishes on the table. They just needed to serve the hot

setting the table and serving

did not feel comfortable at all sitting next to Ruth. He only

like he would suddenly fall off

quite pleased. She had always been out of the core team of the family.

Seeing

and Lincoln looked dissatisfied, she felt friumphant

parked the car at the

up to

servants had flatering smiles on their

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Chapter 258

gently, remembering that they all treated her like she was

then, Ruth deliberately made things difficult for her to emphasize

side by side

it, they saw

from the Larson family

y seated around it

his or her face. Obviously, they all had masks on to

No one was genuine.

some sort of treasure. She said, “Madeline, you’re finally here! Where do

and sit next to me! Say hello to

one stool available so she said. “Tm going to trouble you to arrange

the man beside Madeline. Unsure of who he was, Rush

afraid that

voice, “Hurry up! Didn’t

over a chair and put an extra set of fork and knives

sat

were so many people at the table. Everyone had mysterious thoughts as they furtively observed the

were

abour Madeline. They only

times yet she

often scolded Madeline, now completely changed her attitude and brought Thomas and his family

important

it be that