My Repentant Brothers (Madeline Larson)

Madebe had just finished taking a shower, her wet hair draped over her shoulders

She wood in front of the mirror, wearing a loose bathrobe that revealed her amracuve collarbone and smooth skin. She applied some oustment given by Nolan to her neck the faint herbal scent soothing and pleasant. However, her neck had turned a bit red from the severe sun exposure earlier

Madeline didn't mind much Nolan had checked in with her earlier and told her that the redness was not a concern

The mirror's so light bathed her in a gentle glow

She heard footsteps behind her and looked up to see Gavin.

Surprised, she asked. "How did you get in? Do you have a key card for my room?"

"Yeah" Gavin repled grabbing the hairdryer next to him and turning it on to dry Madeline's hair. "Your hair's still wet, and you applied this stuff on

git

gured the weather here so hot that it dry out soon enough," Madeline replied as she sat on the stool.

Gavin lowered his eyes and dried Madeline's hair completely. His long fingers twirled around her strands as he combed her hair.

From his perspective, it was a tender and intimate moment.

"Maddie, surting tomorrow, it looks like we'll be a group of four, Gavin said. Then his fingers paused as he recalled his plans and continued. "If you prefer to be alone with just us, we can make that work. Anyway, we barely know that girl, and the main reason for this trip is to make you

to enjoy yourself"

"Anyway we barely

ly know that gl. The main reason for this trip is for you to e

"Women can be a bit sensitive and need some attention. Its fine with just you. Besides, Jimmy's girlfriend doesn't seem very accommodating and could upset you I don't want you to have to give in to anyone else..."

"You re far too confident in your judgment of others. You barely met her at the door Madeline said as she got up, adjusting her robe and taking the comb from Gavin "She seems quite nice and looks like a sweet girl. Jimmy has been on his own for years, separated from us. His parents are gone, and he has only a younger brother and a stepfather with whom he's not particularly close. In Glyndor, his father didn't leave any offspring. Jimmy's quite lonely Having a confidant around is a good thing" Gamin

pulled her by the wrist and stroked it. "I didn't say it was a bad thing: I just don't want you to feel uncomfortable"

As a charming young man, he had seen all kinds of women. His ability to judge women was far better than Madeline's. Confidently speaking, with just a look or a few words from a woman, he could instantly tell what kind of person she was Gavin bent down

smile. "Think of it as me not wanting a third wheel I'll text Jimmy and let him know we're parting ways tomorrow" Won't his girlfriend think we're not welcoming her? Madeline hesitated.

"If it was okay for her to be here, Jimmy would have brought her here earlier, wouldn't he?" asked Gavin.

Madeline looked at him and decided not to argue any further-it didn't really matter anyway

She toyed with the comb in her hands and pouted. I really hope you all live happily. Having a partner is great, but somehow, I can't shake the feeling that Jimmy isn't quite happy. His attitude seems a bit off"

She shook her head and added. "Forget it, let's not get involved in a couple's issues. Maybe they're just having a spat."

Despite saying this. Madeline couldn't stop thinking of the compl Left full now

complex and resigned look in Jimmy's eyes and his apologetic message when she had

The

temperature on the beach had dropped a his

Irene, with Jammy's packet draped over her shoulders, was happily kicking at the sand in her new beach sandals.

She said, "Jimny, what are that girl and the guy's names? Do you remember our rule? You need to detail every connection going back three generationi, no matter how minor, but those two have never been in your file before"

Shenied sweetly, but there was a scrutinizing look in her eyes as she continued, "What should I tell my father later? That I'm on a trips with you, et that I'm traveling with your brother and sister? You know, my dad's quite suspicious. I wonder if he be curious" finning clenched las fist rightly behind his back, seins hulging on the back of his hand, but his face renuncil nonchalant.

Chapin all

He said. "Everyone has their own friends. I'm just casually connected with them, so say whatever you want. But it's a waste of time talking about such a trivial matter. Why don't we go grabs a drink instead?"

Jummy pointed to a small nearby bar, where someone was playing the guitar and singing at the entrance, creating a pleasant atmosphere.

home quickly forgot about her concerns and said, "There's been too much going on back home lately, with bloodshed every day. It's important to unwand. No wonder you came out alone; traveling is so relaxing and freeing" With that, she happily skipped toward the bar.

Jimmy watched her walk away, his face dark and grim, thinking, "While she is carefree, my days of case and contentment are ruined.

He pulled out another phone from his pocket and threw it into the sea.

Irene turned back and asked in confusion, Jimmy, what are you doing? W

Why aren't y

t you catching up?"

1 tripped over a bottle and threw it into the sex. You're not a child anymore; do I need to follow y

you step by step?" Jimmy joked casually.

Irene turned, linked her arm with Jimmys, and said. "Of course, you should always stay with me. Ever since you saved me from the fire three years ago. I've been determined to be with y

you.

That fire took my mother, but you appeared. Your parents didn't survive either. Even though your status is low, I'm committed to being with It's meant for us to fill the void in each other's hearts. You will be my prince, protecting me in place of my father?" you

Her eyes were

were filled with deep affection as she continued. "Everyone assumes the daughter of the Dravena Isles drug lord lives a life of luxury, but only I knew the fear of losing you. How could I survive without love?"

She pointed at the sparkling stars in the sky and asked. "Jimmy, do you think my

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from above"

shook his head with a faint smile, thinking. People with grave sins don't deserve heaven. There is no way Irene's mother is in there. He then said. Trene, let's go drink. If you drink enough, you won't be so down every da Jimmy sh

day."

Trepe pouted Just tell me you love me, and I won't be down anymore. You're my warrior?

Jimmy looked at her, noncommittal, but his thoughts drifted to Madeline. If I Maddie from Acocester, not the daughter of an evil Dravena Isles drug lord.

were a true warrior; he thought, Td be protecting the swe

sweet, lovable

Irene didn't know this, but the rare tenderness in Jimmy's gaze left her dizzy. She said, "Jimmy, if you love me and protect me. I'd entrust my life to

You