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.

ahead, clearly in

harm. She's wanted a sister to play with since

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

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

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

realizing she

Ellie wouldn't dare.

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

would undoubtedly come from a prestigious background, and anyone entering the family would have to

Gavin understood all of

Even if Ellie affectionately called him "big brother," he was always aware of

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

laughed. "You're overthinking it. That's not

with the Olsens and Hortons, yet they still insist. on collaborating... Now

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

don't cry. My brother isn't trying to hurt you. He just wants you to mend things with your family. Besides, you still have

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

my family; they're my

couldn't help but

if we don't go tomorrow? Ms. Olsen saved my brother

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