Brothers want me back novel

Chapter 82 Elaine honestly hadnt expected Harlan to bring her a gift .

It was a first in over a decade .

She had to admit , it caught her off guard .

Inside the box was a delicate , well crafted bracelet .

When Bianca and Finley returned , they saw Harlan handing Elaine the gift .

Bianca watched , noticing how Harlan carefully placed the bracelet in front of Elaine , his expression almost hesitant , like he was trying to please her .

The sight stung .

It was clear : Harlan was hoping this gift would make Elaine smile , to lift her spirits just a little .

Tucker had broken the last gift Harlan gave her , and if this were any other time , Harlan wouldve replaced it , offering this new bracelet as a peace offering .

But not now .

Not anymore .

Had things been different , Harlan never wouldve brought Elaine a gift in the first place .

Thank goodness , she had temporarily silenced Finley .

Otherwise , she feared she might have lost even more .

The jewelry was extravagant , yes but Elaine wasnt the type to appreciate such things .

No , it was Bianca who would fall for this kind of gaudy accessory .

Elaine didnt care for it one bit .

Only Bianca would appreciate this kind of jewelry .

I dont like it , Elaine said flatly .

Harlan , taken aback by her lack of enthusiasm , fumbled , his face flushed with embarrassment .

Then what do you want ? Tell me , Ill bring it for you .

Elaine lifted her eyes to him , cold as ice .

What dont you understand ? I dont want anything from you .

And this is the last time Ill call you Harlan .

Ive told you before Im cutting ties with all of you .

She had said those very words to Shawn once before .

Harlans voice dropped , almost pleading now .

Elaine , dont say that .

Please , youre still our little sister .

No matter what happened before , were family .

Weve been through so much why cant we just start fresh ? Well get along from now on , I promise .

He was grasping at straws , trying to repair what had already been shattered .

He never thought it would be this bad .

Elaine , I know Ive messed up .

I didnt understand you .

Im sorry for that .

I was wrong , and Ive been thinking about it all this time .

Ill change .

I wont lose my temper with you again .

Ill control my emotions , okay ? Little sister , I really am sorry .

Elaine just shook her head , her voice icy .

This isnt about me being angry .

From the day I woke up in the hospital , I swore Id distance myself from all of you .

Were strangers now .

Returning to the Yeats family was the biggest mistake I made .

And as for your temper … you really need to work on it .

Or else Daisy will keep causing trouble for me .

Dont mention that woman .

Harlans face twisted at the mention of Daisy .

Shes a liar .

Ive broken up with her .

Ive already told her Im done .

The moment he said it , it was as if a weight lifted from his chest .

He regretted ever being involved with Daisy she was a devil in disguise .

He felt ashamed for not seeing it sooner .

Bianca , standing off to the side , was shocked .

She hadnt expected Harlan to break up with Daisy .

Daisy was her good friend , the one whod introduced her to Harlan , and now he was dumping her ? Wasnt that a slap in the face to Bianca ? Suddenly , Bianca didnt know how to handle this situation .

How could she look Daisy in the eye after this ? Elaine wasnt surprised , though .

Harlans actions didnt matter anymore .

She was too far gone .

His apologies were too little , too late .

She had long accepted that she would never have the love or acceptance she once craved from her brothers .

Even if they were only as kind as Bianca , it would have been enough .

But instead , fate had dealt her a cruel hand .

She didnt get the brotherly love she hoped for .

Instead , she was left with an explosion , a mangled body , and Kingsley .

The end for the villainous sister was just as cold and rushed as the life she lived .

At least now , with Finley out of the way , she had one less problem to deal with .

If she stayed out of the love lives of the leads , maybe , just maybe , things would be easier moving forward .

Elaine suddenly spoke again , her voice distant .

Harlan , do you remember ? Back when you liked that girl from the neighboring film crew , and I helped you deliver love letters every day ? I was exhausted from filming , but I always put your needs first .

You said you didnt care about it and that I was bothering you .

1/2 ех Dreame Read Romance … Open 4.4 FREE Chapter 82 All her kindness had been thrown back in her face .

She had foolishly done things for him , only to be discarded .

Harlans expression faltered as he processed what Elaine had said .

He had forgotten all about it .

But now , as the words sank in , regret flooded him .

How could he have been so blind ? He never imagined things would end up like this .

Elaine didnt recognize him as her brother anymore .

She even regretted being in the same house as him .

Elaine … His voice cracked , but no more words came .

The tension in the room was suffocating .

Tucker watched the scene with a painful familiarity , the same emptiness he had once felt in his own heart when Elaine had turned away from him .

No matter how hard he begged , Elaine would never turn back .

His eyes grew moist .

Kingsley broke the silence , his voice firm .

Since everythings been resolved , Ill take Elaine and leave .

There was no asking for permission .

It was simply a statement of fact .

The driver was already on his way to bring the car around .

Tucker , eyes red , started to follow them , desperate to tell Elaine , Dont worry .

Ill protect you .

Ill do everything I can .

Ill become a great scientist , and Ill get back everything you lost .

No one will dare look down on you again .

He wanted to be her shield , even if she married into the Morgan family .

No one would dare hurt her .

But he hesitated .

He was afraid Elaine would see him as nothing more than an annoyance .

As soon as Elaine left , Harlan couldnt stop himself from demanding answers from Tracy and Tucker .

Tucker , Mom , what happened while I was gone ? Why is Elaine like this ? She doesnt even recognize me anymore … Tucker smirked , his voice laced with sarcasm .

Harlan , maybe you should ask Mom .

Ive already said enough .

Tracy , irritated by Harlans accusatory gaze , sighed .

Its exactly what you saw .

Elaines changed .

Shes a different person now , and frankly , shes become impossible .

Harlan , Id advise you not to push her right now .

When shes ready , shell come back to us .

Tucker couldnt hold back any longer , his frustration boiling over .

Mom , stop fooling yourself .

Youre just upset that Elaines not going to marry into the Morgan family .

You think shell embarrass you , dont you ? But guess what ? She doesnt even care about you anymore .

Whatever happens next , its not your problem .

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