776 Chapter 775

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.

had never craved much since childhood found himself oddly eager for the visit

Selena walked ahead, clearly in a foul

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 Ms. Olsen

sister-in-law; I shouldn't be treated like

couldn't help but chuckle softly. "You're overreacting. That's not what she

to say those things to his wife in front of the family? Does she dare to disregard her

silent, realizing she had a

Ellie wouldn't dare.

family; he

anyone entering the family would

Gavin understood

affectionately called him "big brother," he was always aware

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,

overthinking it. That's not

that?" Selena 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... 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

mom is in prison, my dad is dead, and now the Hortons are just

hurt you. He just wants you to

by them. He doesn't even acknowledge Dad anymore. How

aren't my family; they're my

help but

don't go tomorrow? Ms. Olsen saved

If you don't want to go

out of the

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