Complex sentence: Meanwhile having heard of Marjorie's death and in attempt at comforting her brother Janet invites her brother to stay with them, shaken and fearful of hurting them Ted declines and Janet Brett and Thor leave before the sun starts to set, at Ted's insistence.
Split into simpler sentences: Meanwhile having heard of Marjorie's death and in attempt at comforting her brother Janet invites him to stay with them. Shaken and fearful of hurting them Ted declines and Janet Brett and Thor leave before the sun starts to set, at Ted's insistence.