My Accidental Husband is a Billionaire

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.

clearly in a foul

couldn't 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 was little, and I bet that

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

"You're

say those things

silent, realizing she

Ellie wouldn't dare.

wasn't just the eldest son in the family; he was also the heir of

and anyone

understood all of

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

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

"You're overthinking

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

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

brother isn't trying to hurt you. He just wants you to mend things with

immediately, "My brother has been fooled by them. He doesn't even acknowledge Dad anymore. How could he possibly acknowledge me as his sister?" Gavin sighed. "But they are

family; they're my

couldn't help

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

don't want to go home,