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

help but 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

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

"You're overreacting. That's not what

If your brother marries, does she really have the nerve to say those things to his wife in front of the family? Does she

silent, realizing she had a

Ellie wouldn't dare.

just the eldest son in the family; he was also the heir of

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

Gavin understood all

after all, just a distant relative. Even if Ellie affectionately called him "big brother," he was always aware

her warmth and knew Ellie held a genuine fondness for 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 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, too. I don't want anyone in this house to think less of you, Gavin. I don't want you to

overthinking it.

the Olsens and Hortons, yet they still

in prison, my dad is dead, and now the Hortons are just following his orders. He's treating our family this way,

He just wants you to mend things with your family. Besides,

acknowledge Dad anymore. How could he possibly acknowledge me as his sister?" Gavin sighed. "But

aren't my family; they're

help

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

If you don't want to go

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