A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 381

Marvin Saunders, Sam's father, promptly snapped at him. His tone was severe as he said, "Watch your language! You're talking to your own brother here!"

"It's alright," Ryan said nonchalantly. "Sam's always been like that. Even after all these years, he never changed."

"You're the pride of our parents. No matter how I change, I'd always be less than you," Sam retorted self-deprecatingly. "Anyway, it's rare for the family to gather, so take your time to catch up. My friends are over there, so I'm going."

"Sam!" Marvin huffed despite his rage. Still, he wasn't really going to lash out in front of so many guests.

There was no question they shared the same parents, but the brothers were completely different. Ryan had always been smart and understanding, never giving anyone a reason to worry. The only time he rebelled was when he left Saunderia to pursue a career in scientific research. Lindsay and Marvin had been reluctant, but they were reluctant to stop him from fulfilling his ambitions especially when it was in service to the nation. Ultimately, Ryan gained their support.

On the other hand, Sam never bothered studying and often got into fights as a child. Often, Lindsay and Marvin would be summoned to school. He didn't bother working when he got older either, and cared only about drinking or chasing skirts. There was no telling how horrible things would get if they entrusted Saunderia to him!

They could only count on Quinn, who hopefully could help Sam manage Saunderia.

"Are you coming or not?" Sam asked Quinn, but she wasn't as willful as he was-she certainly would not leave when the family was together.

Sam scoffed, and left on

his way to John, who was

seemed to

it isn't the birthday boy!" Bob

shot him a look. "And here I thought you won't be coming. Where's your

"She's shy."

"Heh," Sam snorted.

left in service to the country, making his

and Bob grinned. "Still

foot,’ Sam

so I touched a

from you!" Sam snapped, lifting a fist and

it was a light-hearted jab between friends, Bob winced when he stopped

yelp, and it was just skin contact