The Remorseful Brothers Novel
Chapter 280

for the youwant, Keaton, the third in the Williams Lamusly, was standing there, wearing a light ferien jacker.

ew bright red ones on the branches, eye-

fa front of hissi were the rest maple leaves. It was late autumn, and most husid already tallen, leaving only a few

bu hivyounger days, Keane had ones for anald–fashed elegance. His current residence was also decorated in a rustic anst which matched his identity now.

aditional style

style.

Keaton said. “When I was many teens, our Lamily was extremely post and got bullied a hat. It was only through the hard work of us three brothers

is what it is today.

that the Willams Linnly is

Teople mock us, saying the Williams family isnt mily elite, Lucking roots and heritage.”

Keaton had a square face and a shout buzz cut, with a slightly receding hairlar. His skin was a healthy, tan color. Though he looked kind when he souled, his eyes showed no real warnuh.

He gave off the impression of a serious façade, like a smiling tiger, not to be underestimated.

beaten continued. Jimmy, you’re just too young

“The Williams family didn’t achieve its standing through brute force alone, but sometimes strength is a useful tool–direct, satisfying, and thrilling

Keaten took out a fancy cigarette from his pocket and patted James on the art, saying “Want a smoke?

is jaw. He continued, “I always respect my elders, and

“Uncle Keaton, you’re right, James said, feeling a throb in his temple and tension in his ja honestly, I’ve been toscang and turning at night, constantly thinking about Borris.”

Keaton sighed and said. “I understand. It’s heart–wrenching for me too. Such a tragedy happened to out family once before. Back then, when your father’s enemy came to him, in a terrible mix–up, my daughter was killed”

Keaton let out a bitter Lough and comminued. “That entire family–from the 80–year–old patriarch to the three–year–old toddler, including the nine- month pregnant woman–was killed. I spared only that one murderer.

I used my influence to keep him in prison, and he’s been there for thirty years.

James glanced up at Keaton and said. “Unde Keaton, your methods are much more refined than mine.”

Keaton sighed and replied. “Refined: Back then, I was your age too, just reckless and impulsive. If I had been as wise as I am now, my daughter wouldn’t have been killed. The murderer did lose his family, but it didn’t lessen the burning hatred in my heart.

“My daughter was only around five, innocent and sweet, completely blameless. He shouldn’t have, oh, he shouldn’t have run her over with his car. When he watched his wife being skinned alive, he begged me desperately.

“He said he was fleeing in such a hurry that he didn’t notice a child behind the car, but I didn’t care about the circumstances–I only saw the result. Seeing them desperate didn’t make me happy either. More than anything, I was heartbroken.”

James said. “Uncle Keaton. I know you’re hiring inside.”

Keston waved his hand and said. “I called you back to let you know that the Horton family is aware of the situation. They’ve asked us to let that young lady go, saying both sides have already faced the consequences, and it’s time to move on from this”

“The Horton family? James seemed a bit annoyed. Being one of the Top Ten Families, the Hortons truly were a powerhouse. Compared to them. the Williams family appeared quite weaker,

James wondered. “But why would the Horton family be involved with people like the Larsons? In a situation like this, why did the Hortons step in to protect them!

James asked, “Uncle Keaton, what should

should we do? Are we just going to let it go? They didn’t lose anyone, but we lost quite a few.

Keaton flicked the ash from his cigarette and said, “Of course we cant just let it go. As you mentioned, we lost some friends, and we’re the victims here. How can we simply move on? Let them rot in prison! In there, everything goes according to your word right?

“Well show respect to the Horton family by sparing the lives of the Larsons, but if they end up getting themselves killed in prison, whether by escaping or fighting, that’s no longer our concer

do now?

Jarnes couldn’t help but respect Keaton, finally cracking a slight smile. He asked, “Uncle Keaton, you’ve always got the right idea. So, what should we

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that woman’s mother, Let’s just wait and see.

“That woman is theit backbone. If she is imprisoned, the others will no longer pose a threat”

James thought for a moment and gave a sly clunkle, saying, “Uncle Keaton, I’ll follow your lead. But Monica mentioned that Caleb is backing that

Kratons inished his cigane and said. “Those people are very enigmatic. Are they truly powerful or just blutting? We need to consider the possibilities. Are they genuinely lostable, or just overhyped paper tigers Who can really tell?”

At the hospital curae. Layla was on her way home to take dusser, shriving her car slowly out of the parking lot. She had been exhausted revently, yet the one bit of good news today was that Henry had woken up

She sighed, mmmmmming to herself, “Henny has woken up, but now my other sons are in trouble.

e again. Will I live in anxiety every day from now on Feeling deeply sal Layla thought, “Things are already this bad. If I can manage just one happy day at a time, that will be enough

Layla purchased groceries to prepare nutritious meals for the kids. She bought ribs and made soup to take to the hospital, as well as Henry’s

Hesitating at the zucchini, Layla picked some up, thinking. ‘Madeline might never talk to me, but if she comes to visit her brothers at the hospital tomorrow, at least she can leave site of her favorite food‘

Thinking so, Layla picked up a few more food that Madeline loved,

Layla had cried many times during the day, and now her heart felt heavy. Her eyes were a bit dry, so she bought a boule of eye drops

Carrying all the grocery bags, Layla drove lick home.

Just as Layla arrived at the lose of her apartment building, Layla noticed two luxury cars parked in this old and quiet neighborhood. One of them was a Land Rover Range Rover, while the other was a more modest luxury car, but its license plate was notably costly.

Layla squeezed the grocery bags in her hands, feeling a bit uneasy.

Layla was currently the only one at home because Thomas was at the hospital taking care of their sous, and they switched shifts during the day. Layla were to face any Lunger, she would have no way to escape.

Layla has already put her finger on the button of 911. As she climbed the stairs, her anxiety grew until she reached her door and saw a man and a woman standing there quietly.

The woman appeared quite young, likely no older than thirty, and was well–groomed. She wore a red coat and had a graceful, striking face with expressive cyclitows, accentuated by diamond earrings.

The man was leats and incredibly sandsome, Despite following the woman, his ethereal demeanor seemed inconsistent with hers

The woman was Keaton’s wife, Paige Williams, while the man was Eilat,