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

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 be treated

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

your brother marries, does she really have the nerve to say those things to

realizing she had

Ellie wouldn't dare.

in the family; he was also the heir

and anyone entering the family would have

Gavin understood all

after all, just a distant relative. Even if Ellie affectionately called

was the genuine heir of the family, while he was merely a playmate to her. He certainly appreciated 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

"You're overthinking it. That's not

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...

"But why 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

My brother isn't trying to hurt you. He just wants you to

doesn't even acknowledge Dad anymore.

my family; they're

couldn't help but

if we don't go tomorrow? Ms. Olsen saved my brother and Ellie's lives; it's only right

you don't want to

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