The Remorseful Brothers Novel
Chapter 279

Henry was slightly surprised. The deep and intense look in his eyes changed quickly.

His handsome yet slightly mischievous face showed a hint of disappointment

Henry gazed Madeline’s profile in silence. Gradually, a faint smile graced his lips, and his eyes began to glisten with emotion.

Madeline frowned in confusion and looked at Henry. “What’s

‘s wrong?” she asked.

“Nothing.” Henry murmured, pressing his lips together, and coughed to cover the lump in his throat. “So, after this, will we still be siblings?

“Or will we be friends? Or just strangers” asked Henry,

His face was serious, and there was an emotion in his eyes that Madeline couldn’t quite understand.

Madeline chuckled and said. “I don’t know. Let’s replace out

She pretended to be relaxed as she joked. “Maybe we won’t get the chance to see each other again, so it might as well be the same as being strangers

Madeline said so as she tossed the orange peel into the trash can.

She carried herself with an easy grace, no longer cold as she used to be around Henry.

Henry didn’t mind what Madeline said. As long as they weren’t enemies, he felt thankful.

Henry remembered what he had dope to Madeline in the past and didn’t dare to hope for her forgiveness.

He intentionally harmed Madeline. Regardless of being misinformed, he was the one who carried out the act of harm.

This time, Henry got injured because of plain bad luck. He ran into the Willaims family and got caught up in their problems.

Actually, it didn’t have much to do with Madeline.

Madeline had already paid all the medical bills, which was more than Henry could ask for.

So, Madeline’s words just made Henry really grateful, but he hadn’t forgotten his guilt and shame.

Henry was depressed.

He said. “I probably don’t look too good right now,

do

Henry tried to change the topic to something lighter. He touched his head, which had been shaved for surgery after the accident. After staying in bed for so long, some hair had grown back in the past month, but not much.

With his pale face, Henry believed he looked horrible.

Madeline looked at Henry and shook her head, saying, “No, you look fine”

Henry’s rugged features exuded a certain charm, reminiscent of a classic movie star, although his noticeable scars added a distiner touch to his

appearance.

Madeline wanted to reassure Henry not to worry about his looks.

However, she found herself unsure of what to say. She was so accustomed to being tough and distant that it was hard to easily comfort someone she

had once hated.

Henry smiled and said, I’ve never asked you–how did you get into racing? And you’re so good at it

“Out in the countryside, you probably didn’t drive much, right?

“After you went to school, there shouldn’t be much chance for you to race, yet you w “manage that‘

I won against so many and saved me that time. How did you

“Uh, well.” Madeline’s eyes sparkled as she thought aloud, “I like watching car racing movies and playing racing games, you know, those computer games….

“Hmm.. I’m really good at playing games. Haven’t yo

you ever heard Lucas talk about it!

Honestly, the basics of real racing and racing games are not that different.

Madeline was talking nonsense with a serious

Henry definitely wasn’t falling for it.

face and found it amusing as she spoke.

He thought, ‘Racing games? Impressive that she could make up

“I don’t believe it!” said Henry.

such a story,

Madeline composed herself and said seriously, “It’s simple. If you take a risk, there’s a 50% chance of winning isn’t there!

“I guess I was just lucky and won.

Madeline was lying too

Her racing skills were excellent. She carried out missions, so she must know how to race.

She once competed against wealthy children who raced purely for enjoyment, and her bold skills guaranteed her a perfect 100 victory rate

Hearing

Henry

Madeline’s words, Henry said, “I’m sorry. I didn’t know,”

could hardly envision the consequences if she failed to survive, given the 50% chance of winning

Henry murmured, “Madeline, I

forus or

on your recovery, Madeline brushed the orange peel “Alright, I’m just teasing you. It’s not always about life and death. Don’t overthink it. Just off her hands and quickly stood up, saying, “After all these things, you definitely need to take care of yourself.

“I have some things to handle, so I won’t be staying. I’m leaving now.

“If you need anything, just call me

me or send me a message on WhatsApp.”

Madeline wasn’t fond of such a heavy atmosphere.

Madeline realized she seemed about to leave abruptly and paused to explain, “My guards had a fight with the Williams family at the door. I think it’s sorted out now, but I still need to check.”

Henry was a bit concerned and asked, “Maddie, are you sure about dealing with the Williams family?”

Madeline said, “What’s there to be scared of? It was their fault from the start. It’s clear that they are the ones at fault.”

Henry frowned and said. “You know that’s not what I mean”

Madeline chuckled and said with uncertainty, “Who knows! We’ll handle things as they

y come. Alright, bye!”

Henry watched as Madeline reached the door and called out, “Monica, remember to have meals on time”

“Got it.” Madeline replied, hunching her shoulders and shoving her hands into her coat pockets, walking away briskly.

After seeing Madeline leave, Layla and Thomas finally stepped inside.

After today’s experiences, Layla and Thomas realized the Larson family was truly unreliable, and they were utterly disappointed.

Thomas had been let down by the Larson family before, so this time, he wasn’t surprised.

Layla didn’t expect the Larson family

nily to be so cruel, even mocking them, which left her thoroughly disheartened.

“Henry, how are you feeling? Are you still uncomfortable? Shall I call a doctor for you?” Thomas asked.

Henry said, “Dad, I’m doing fine. What happened with the Williams family causing trouble at the hospital? How are brothers!”

Thomas responded. “They are okay now and only sustained minor injuries. The Williams have departed. The security guards that Madeline had seemed mysterious, but they were indeed proficient Although somewhat relieved, Thomas couldn’t shake off his concern that the Williams might retum for retribution. If that were to occur, their chances of survival would be slim.

“Well, just take care of yourself, Tho said to Henry.

Thomas was already calculating his savings, contemplating whether his family could move abroad for safety, where they wouldn’t have to fear for

their lives.

He had to make a decision quickly. The longer he waited, the more dangerous the situation would become.

After experiencing so much in one day, Layla was both physically and mentally exhausted. She said, “Henry, don’t worry about it. You should have a good rest. By the way, you said to me that.”

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Thomas cleared his throat and quickly sopped Layla, uying. “Let’s talk about it later. Don’t disturb his rest. Lets go check on the kids, Joel I most seriously injured”

Layla knew Thomas didn’t want to talk about it now.

She felt innocent and

ent and wronged, but seeing Henry looking so tired, she realized it wasn’t the right time to discuss unimportant things.

Layla asked. “Henry, is there anything you’d like to have? We can get it for you”

Feeling a bit hungry, Henry said, “Some oatmeal is great.”

After the door closed, Henry reached out and picked up an orange, remembering how Madeline enjoyed it. Then he preted it for himself.

The orange was delightfully sweet, but as it reached his throat, it felt cool.

As Henry ate the orange, he experienced a sweetness in his mouth but felt a bitterness in his heart.

After finishing the orange. Henry’s eyes turned red. In this life, his only goal was to atone for his past mistakes.

Regardless of whether Madeline forgave Henry, he was fully committed to making amends for his mistakes.

About a dozen black cars were lined up in a neat row on the way

James’s team didn’t gain any advantage in the fight. Although he wasn’t injured, his uncle, Keaton Williams, abruptly called and ordered him to come home.

With a cigarette hanging from his lips, James sat in the car and smacked the steering wheel, cursing. “Even if it meant a direct confrontation, we wouldn’t be on the losing side. We should have been more decisive and taken them down directly!

“The Larson family is just a family of wealthy merchants. How can they compete with us?

“Conner has already said that he wouldn’t care about what happened to Henry’s family”

“James, don’t worry. We will defeat them sooner or later,” Zayn Leen said, sitting calmly in the passenger seat. He added, “After all, it involves Borris

“Borris died at a young age. He was born when Mr. Williams was already quite old and was cherished as the family’s treasure. While he has never had bad intentions, he can be a bit naive and reckless.

“Madeline killed him in a particularly cruel way. The Larson family will certainly have to pay for this.”

James appeared downcast; his rough skin twitched slightly, his eyelids drooped, and he seemed lacking in energy

James said, “I can still vividly remember the first time Borris called me. I watched him grow up.”

James let out a heavy sigh, his expression sorrowful, and continued, “It’s my fault that Borris had to go through this. I didn’t protect him well. He once said he wanted to join us, but I just refused outright, saying he wasn’t skilled enough.”

Scenes of the times James spent with Borris flashed in James’s mind. Those memories were still vivid, but now James could only see Borris in that black–and–white photo.

James really couldn’t accept the reality, nor could he swallow his anger.

James said. “A few days ago, Borris called and said Monica was bullied, and he wanted to punish that bitch. I didn’t take his words seriously at the

time:

As James spoke, he puffed out smoke, his eyes distant, his voice low and raspy. This is our territory. It’s just an outsider. If she ended up dead, no one would notice, and eventually, it would just be forgotten.

“Who would have thought that this would cause Burris to hit rock bottom? He’s so young!”

Zayn was silent for a moment. He knew the Williams family had gone from rags to riches, partly through unscrupulous tactics and also due to their Strong unity

James crushed the cigarette and threw it out the window, exhaling a long breathe and sakl, “Unde Keaton didn’t make it clear over the plane. He just told me to come back quickly

James thought to himself that if Keaton expected him to settle this quietly, he wouldn’t agree. The Williams family had never had such a precedent not in the past and certainly not now.

James narrowed his deep and merciless eyes, saying, “Ahem, my brothers are working overseas. They’re not aware of this yet

“My mom told me to keep it down for now. Otherwise, with my brothers‘ temper, they would have already gone to w

e to wipe out the Layson farmily

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ig, it’ll draw attention and affect my uncles, One’s in business, the other’s in

The authorities are keeping a close watch these days. If it gets too big, politics. They can’t get involved in this mess.”

Zayn nodded and said. “That’s a fair point.

“Every grudge originates from a source, and today we’ve identified the culprits.

Zayn tapped his fingers on the back of his hand and continued. “Your uncle is calling you back, probably because of this issue.

“I heard from Monica that the woman has strong support Even though our fighters are impressive, we shouldn’t underestimate the importance of

connections.

“Just using force gets us nowhere, James, we need to take them down in one decisive move.”

James understood this point.

Borris died miserably, leaving James to torment the Larson family gradually. He planned to manipulate them slowly, ensuring their suffering was prolonged until life became unbearable.

Otherwise, James didn’t think Borris could rest in peace.

James said. “Upon our return, visit Borris tomb on my behalf. Convey to him that I am seeking vengeance for him. I make this promise.

“I can’t stand to see his photo and memorial. I just can’t handle it.”

James was thirty years old. He had fought numerous fierce battles and taken many lives. His cold d

demeanor led him to oppress many people. Having witnessed countless families being torn apart and people pleading for mercy, James never spared a single one. He always removed problems completely, never showing mercy.

James only cared about his family.

Back at the Williams residence, James smoked a cigarette at the door, dropped the butt, and crushed it out before heading over to his Keaton’s place.

Zayn went to Borris‘ comb. His follower handed him a bouquet of flowers and said, “Zayn, James is at his uncle’s place. Do you think everything is okay? We made quite a scene today, and many people recorded it.

“If the video gets out, it’ll be easy to identify us. Things are quite strict right now.”

“What are

you worried about Zayn smiled and said, “When has James ever cared about that?

“The Williams family is very united. This time, Borris was killed, and the elders are keeping their anger in check. Don’t assume we’re just causing trouble, the Larsons real issues are still on the horizon.

“What can they do against the Williams family, whose influence extends into both legitimate and illicit realms?”

The follower was rest assured and said, “You’re right.”

The cemetery was quiet and looked a bit gloomy and deserted.

Zayn placed the flowers in front of the tomb and bowed at Borris’s memorial tablet. “Borris,” he said, “if you can see from heaven, you’ll know that James is doing his best for you. Please don’t be upset.

“James has been having nightmares every night lately. I understand it’s tough for you to move on, but y Don’t let him exhaust himself.

you should let him take it easy for a while.

“You died unjustly, a tragic death, and we have it all noted. We understand your grievances. Rest easy, just wait and see, those responsible for your tragedy will pay with their blood for your injustice,”

A gentle breeze blew by, shaking the flower petals.

The flowers were quietly placed against the tombs. In the black and white photo, Boris’s old ID picture depicted him grinning, looking entirely Karmless.