Ryan had no intention of playing any tricks.

After all, what was the point doing anything to a person on the brink of death?

But it was a shame about Gavin.

Though he was a distant cousin, Gavin had been taken in by the family at a young age due to his remarkable talent and the loss of his parents. Ryan genuinely felt a

brotherly bond with him.

If Selena had repaired her relationships with the Horton and Olsen families before her death, it would have been one thing.

But if those ties remained broken when she passed, Gavin would likely be unsettled. Maintaining a close relationship with the Olsons and Hortons wouldn't be suitable anymore, lest he feel neglected.

As these thoughts swirled in his mind, Ryan felt a twinge of regret.

It was almost quite enjoyable to go to that bar with "Keera" and Lewis to find Darien Britt!

That chaotic night had been a rare experience for someone like him, who had a unique position in life and wasn't suited to have too many friends.

Ryan lowered his gaze, gripping the beads on his wrist, and began to rotate them slowly.

The chill of self-restraint was palpable.

A man who had never craved much since childhood found himself oddly eager for the visit the next day.

Selena walked ahead, clearly in a foul

any harm. She's wanted a sister

"I'm her sister-in-law; I shouldn't

chuckle softly. "You're overreacting. That's not

really have the nerve to say those things to his wife in front of the family?

silent, realizing

Ellie wouldn't dare.

the eldest son in the family;

would undoubtedly come from a prestigious background, and anyone entering the family would have to be on their best

understood all of

if Ellie affectionately called him

as a brother, but he couldn't forget his position in the grand scheme of things. Thus, Gavin remained unfazed about Ellie not sending Selena a pearl necklace. After hearing Selena's concerns

"You're overthinking it. That's not

frustrated. "They know perfectly well that I don't get along with the Olsens and Hortons, yet they still insist. on collaborating... Now they want us to go pay a visit? It's like

and now the Hortons are just following his orders. He's treating our family this way, and I have to show up smiling...

"Don't cry, don't cry. My brother isn't trying to hurt you. He just wants you to mend things with

brother has been fooled by them. He doesn't even acknowledge Dad anymore.

family; they're my

couldn't help

Olsen saved my brother and Ellie's lives; it's only right for them to express

you don't want to go home,

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