The Remorseful Brothers Novel
Chapter 272

Chapter 272

Henry’s soul, as an observer, continuously followed Madeline.

He watched Madeline struggle after returning home. Constantly marginalized and targeted, she worked hard on her studies, only to face bullying. from Winslet, who used her influence to lead the harassment.

He couldn’t stand it at all.

Henry was consumed by guilt and self–blame, his mindset changing, causing the world around him to twist with his emotions.

But he hadn’t finished watching yet, so he forced himself to stay calm.

1. Her gaze

In the classroom, Madeline was sitting in the corner, her clothes dirty. She kept her head down, eyes on her book, with scars on her hands.

was determined.

“Maddie, you will get into a prestigious college. You’re the top student in the city.” Henry said, looking at the petite, yet resolute Madeline.

The sunlight shone through the window onto Madeline’s determined profile and made her eyes shine brightly.

Henry wondered, “Why did that look disappear from her eyes later?”

Henry raised his hand to touch Madeline’s eyes, though he couldn’t feel anything. He sat in the empty seat beside her, staying with her the whole

time.

Henry placed his hands on the desk and said, “Maddie, you’re really smart. When you first started, you only scored 17 in math, but now you’re at 110. You’re truly a genius.”

Henry sighed deeply, realizing that they must have been blind to overlook the brilliant soul hidden beneath Madeline’s humble appearance, Henry said, “Maddie, you shouldn’t be so absorbed in studying that you skip meals. Not eating lunch will give you a stomach ache.

“Maddie, you should take a break.”

Henry kept talking, but Madeline couldn’t hear a word he was saying.

Henry sighed, leaned over the desk, and went silent.

Madeline frowned and rubbed her ear, murmuring, “Why do I hear someone sighing!”

Hearing her words. Henry perked up immediately, sitting up straight. He asked, “Can you hear me talking?

Madeline looked out the window through Henry’s body and shook her head, saying. “Maybe I’m feeling dizzy because I’m hungry. I should go grab something

Henry was thrilled and followed closely behind, saying, “Maddie, you should eat on time. You can’t keep skipping meals when you’re so young.” Madeline arrived at the canteen, grabbed the cheapest meal, and paid with her student grant card.

Madeline carried her tray to a quiet spot in t

the corner.

Henry saw her plain food, feeling a twinge of sadness. But knowing his emotions could cause a disruption in the surroundings, he quickly held back

his sorrow.

Henry said, “Maddie, things will get 1

I get better. Your life will be wonderful

“You’ll have meat every day, live in a big house, and wear warm, beautiful clothes. You’ll be a student at Acocester University, w wall support and love you.

“Maddie, just hold on a little longer. It won’t be long now.

Watching Madeline ear the simplest meal, Henry reached out and patted her head, saying. Things will get better?

In the blink of an eye, Henry watched Madeline take her SAT.

He was more nervous than when he had taken the SAT himself.

with many people who

and confident writing.

In the crowd, he spotted the simplest girl and followed her into the exam room, noticing her calm demeanor an Henry felt a swelling pride in his heart, thinking, “My sister is truly thriving against all odds to perform so well Henry stayed with Madeline through the last subject of her exams.

Henry gave her a thumbs up, saying. “You are amazing”

Henry was genuinely happy for Madeline, saying, “Madeline, get ready to becodent

Madeline thed her head, puzzled, mumuring. “Why does it feel like someone is near met That’s so weird”

She yawned, smiled, and said. “Finally, I can relax abit”

om, but when she got bone in the evening. Winslet was crying.

Madeluse left the exam nom,

Winslet looked at Madeline with eyes full of hate. Madeline was confused, but thinking about leaving the Larson residence for college made it all seem unimportant.

However, Winslet wouldn’t let it go. She said, I heard you did well? Madeline, you better not have!”

Madeline watched Winslet’s figure as she walked away, feeling helpless.

Henry chimed in. “Madeline, don’t mind her. She’s just a bad girl. She’ll get what’s coming to her.”

Henry was counting the days, eagerly waiting for the results to finally be announced

The Larson family was just as Henry remembered all feeling sad that Winsler didn’t make it, and no one seemed happy for Madeline.

Madeline sat on the rooftop with her report card and a can of Coke beside

She let the evening breeze play with her hair as the sunset pained a beautiful blaze across the clouds, an enchanting sight. Every strand of her hair was caught by the breeze, flying freely.

Henry said. “Maddie, in just over a month, you’ll be free from the Larson residence. Congrats in advance on becoming a college student.

Heary sat beside Madeline, his eyes fixed only on her. Madeline said, “Cheers.”

Madeline opened the Coke, gulped down a big sip, and raised it, saying, “Madeline, stop feeling sad for people who aren’t worth it. From now on. live for yourself

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breame tearful, but she heard a soft voice next to her, “Okay”

Madeline looked around in confusion, wondering if she needed to get her cars checked.

Henry lifted his hand. gently wiping the tears t You deserve a bright future. Madeline”

from the comer of Madeline’s eyes, and said. “You’ve gone through a lot and you’re truly amazing

still college, and you still have a tough challenge ahead. But hey, it’ll all

Henry took a deep breath, counting on his fingers, saying, “Just two months turn out well in the end

Henry felt a pang in his heart for Madeline.

In the next months. Henry watched as Madeline got accepted into Acocester University, with many sponsors eager to support this outstanding student. He also noticed her phone was secretly kept by the family, and her report card was torn to pieces by Winslet.

Even Madeline’s acceptance letter hadn’t reached her before Layla hid ät

away.

Winslet was determined to steal Madeline’s college spot

Henry stood in the study, shaking with anger as Winslet tearfully recounted how hard her life was to the family. Henry said. “Don’t believe her. She wasted her three years in high school and has had an easy life for eighteen years. Maddie earned everything herself. She’s the one who had it tough. Don’t give her things to Winslet. Be nicer to Maddie. You are her family!”

if it felt like he was just invisible, a tear®

Even though Henry knew he couldn’t change what was going to happen, he argued passionately, even if it streaked ghost

Heck like a helpless and emotional

ghout

Henry exhaled, relieved that in the end, everything w would turn out well.

Henry was determined. It wasn’t until Madeline’s grandpa fell ill and needed a large sum for surgery that Madeline sat all night in the rain before knocking on the Larson residence’s door.

Layla opened the door and looked down at Madeline, asking. “Have you made your decision?

Madeline’s lips trembled With tears and rain on her Lace, Madeline was like a beautiful little ki utterly exhausted, caught in a net with n

inon strength

At the final moment of running away from the Larson residence, Madeline failed.

She said, “I promise you. I won’t go to college, and I’ll give the spot to Winslet.

Henry felt heartbroken as he watched this aside. Terrified, he realized this wasn’t how he remembered things happening.

Henry muttered to himself uncertainly. “It should have been a good ending. Why is this happening?”