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.

walked ahead, clearly in a

chuckle as he took her hand. "Are you mad? Ellie doesn't mean any harm. She's wanted a sister to play with since she was

yanked her hand away. "I'm her sister-in-law; I shouldn't be treated

couldn't help but chuckle softly. "You're overreacting. That's not what she

If your brother marries, does she really have the nerve to say those things to his wife in

realizing she had

Ellie wouldn't dare.

eldest son in the family; he was also the

from a prestigious background, and anyone entering the family would have to be on

understood all of

Even if Ellie affectionately called him "big

of things. Thus, Gavin remained unfazed about Ellie not sending Selena a pearl necklace. After hearing Selena's concerns and noticing his lack of reaction, he spoke up, "We're a family. If she looks down on you, she's looking down on me,

"You're overthinking

you say that?" Selena turned her head away, a bit 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 they're trying to make me back down and smooth things over between you and the

should I? This is all because of Lewis's schemes! My mom is in prison, my dad is dead, and now the Hortons are just following his orders. He's treating our family this way, and I have to show up smiling... Have you thought about how I

comforted her, "Don't cry, don't cry. My brother isn't trying to hurt you. He just

fooled by them. He doesn't even acknowledge Dad anymore. How could he

family; they're

couldn't help

hesitantly suggested, "What if we don't go tomorrow? Ms. Olsen saved my

If you don't want to go home, we can skip

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