Chapter 317
The Remorseful Brothers
Chapter 317 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 didnât mind much Nolan had checked in with her earlier and told her that the redness was not a concern The mirrorâs so light bathed her in a gentle glow She heard footsteps behind her and looked up to see Gavin.
Surprised, she asked. âHow did you get in? Do you have a key card for my room?â
âYeahâ Gavin repled grabbing the hairdryer next to him and turning it on to dry Madelineâs hair. âYour hairâs still wet, and you applied this stuff on git gured the weather here so hot that it dry out soon enough,â Madeline replied as she sat on the stool.
Gavin lowered his eyes and dried Madelineâs hair completely. His long fingers twirled around her strands as he combed her hair.
From his perspective, it was a tender and intimate moment.
âMaddie, surting tomorrow, it looks like weâll be a group of four, Gavin said. Then his fingers paused as he recalled his plans and continued. âIf 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 yourselfâ
âAnyway we barely ly know that gl. The main reason for this trip is for you to e âWomen can be a bit sensitive and need some attention. Its fine with just you. Besides, Jimmyâs girlfriend doesnât seem very accommodating and could upset you I donât want you to have to give in to anyone else...â
âYou 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 âShe 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 heâs not particularly close. In Glyndor, his father didnât leave any offspring. Jimmyâs quite lonely Having a confidant around is a good thing â
Gamin pulled her by the wrist and stroked it. âI didnât say it was a bad thing: I just donât want you to feel uncomfortableâ
As a charming young man, he had seen all kinds of women. His ability to judge women was far better than Madelineâs.
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. âThink of it as me not wanting a third wheel Iâll text Jimmy and let him know weâre parting ways tomorrowâ
Wonât his girlfriend think weâre not welcoming her? Madeline hesitated.
âIf it was okay for her to be here, Jimmy would have brought her here earlier, wouldnât he?â asked Gavin.
Madeline looked at him and decided not to argue any furtherâit didnât 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 canât shake the feeling that Jimmy isnât quite happy. His attitude seems a bit offâ
She shook her head and added. âForget it, letâs not get involved in a coupleâs issues. Maybe theyâre just having a spat.â
Despite saying this. Madeline couldnât stop thinking of the compl Left full now complex and resigned look in Jimmyâs eyes and his apologetic message when she had The temperature on the beach had dropped a his Irene, with Jammyâs packet draped over her shoulders, was happily kicking at the sand in her new beach sandals.
She said, âJimny, what are that girl and the guyâs 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 beforeâ
Shenied sweetly, but there was a scrutinizing look in her eyes as she continued, âWhat should I tell my father later? That Iâm on a trips with you, et that Iâm traveling with your brother and sister? You know, my dadâs quite suspicious. I wonder if he be curiousâ
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. âEveryone has their own friends. Iâm just casually connected with them, so say whatever you want. But itâs a waste of time talking about such a trivial matter. Why donât we go grabs a drink instead?â
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, âThereâs been too much going on back home lately, with bloodshed every day.
Itâs important to unwand. No wonder you came out alone; traveling is so relaxing and freeingâ
With that, she happily skipped toward the bar.
Jimmy watched her walk away, his face dark and grim, thinking, âWhile 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 arenât y t you catching up?â
1 tripped over a bottle and threw it into the sex. Youâre not a child anymore; do I need to follow y you step by step?â Jimmy joked casually.
Irene turned, linked her arm with Jimmys, and said. âOf course, you should always stay with me. Ever since you saved me from the fire three years ago. Iâve been determined to be with y you.
That fire took my mother, but you appeared. Your parents didnât survive either. Even though your status is low, Iâm committed to being with Itâs meant for us to fill the void in each otherâs hearts. You will be my prince, protecting me in place of my father?â
you Her eyes were were filled with deep affection as she continued. âEveryone 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?â
She pointed at the sparkling stars in the sky and asked. âJimmy, do you think my y mother is watching me f from aboveâ
shook his head with a faint smile, thinking. People with grave sins donât deserve heaven. There is no way Ireneâs mother is in there. He then said. Trene, letâs go drink. If you drink enough, you wonât be so down every da Jimmy sh day.â
Trepe pouted Just tell me you love me, and I wonât be down anymore. Youâre 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 didnât know this, but the rare tenderness in Jimmyâs gaze left her dizzy. She said, âJimmy, if you love me and protect me. Iâd entrust my life to You