Chapter 952

Samuel and Lucas stayed by Mina and Jane’s side until the two exhausted girls finally sprawled out in a starfish shape on the bed and drifted into sleep. Only then did they shoot a stern look at Bryan—who had both caused the chaos and now hovered nearby, anxious and remorseful. "Come on. Let’s have a proper talk in your room." Head hanging low, Bryan trailed after his two older brothers to the next room. The moment the door shut behind them—before either Samuel or Lucas could speak—Bryan dropped to his knees and presented a wooden rod with both hands. "Brother Samuel, Brother Lucas, I know I messed up. I’ve got the tool ready—just go ahead and punish me." With that, he stretched out his palms and squeezed his eyes shut. Truth be told, his boxing practices often left him with bruises far worse than a few beatings. But in his mind, nothing stung more than the shame of being disciplined by his brothers. Still, this time, if he didn’t take responsibility, even he wouldn’t be able to forgiv