Rowan’s family didn’t pay much attention to him, especially his mother.

She rarely showed concern for him, believing that with eight older brothers to look out for him, he'd be fine.

But this also meant Rowan faced a lot of pressure with his studies.

Many of his teachers had taught his older brothers before him, so if his grades slipped even a little, they'd compare him to them.

Rowan was always under a lot of pressure.

Despite this, he was still one of the top students in his class and ranked among the top ten in the entire city.

Yet, when compared to his brothers, he felt like he fell short.

His eight older brothers had skipped grades throughout elementary, junior high, and high school, while Rowan had to progress at a regular pace after entering junior high.

Having one excellent older brother is tough enough; having eight exceptional ones made the pressure even worse.

“Grandma asked me to make sure you're picked up from the airport today,” Rowan said.

“Since I went home yesterday for the holiday, I thought I’d come to get you myself.” He glanced at the bodyguards following his eldest brother, who were busy carrying the luggage, leaving him with nothing to do.

you hungry?”

some snacks in

have them when we

also asked the chef to prepare a few of your favorite

and Young Master Julian is here

them at home.” Rowan chatted with Serenity as they walked, calling

so close that anyone who didn't know them might think

still-sleeping Sonny, watched his wife and little brother walk

even

now so well-rested,

two of them might be bouncing off

just starting his vacation, deserved a few days to unwind and

in the family understood

maintaining mental and physical health is even more

weight of academic pressure, parents’ constant expectations, and the demands

stress and depression, with tragic cases where kids feel like there’s no way

didnt want Rowan

if the pressure ever became too much, they could always

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