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 the

Selena walked ahead, clearly in

and 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 Ms. Olsen fits her

"I'm her sister-in-law; I shouldn't

couldn't help but chuckle softly. "You're

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

fell silent, realizing

Ellie wouldn't dare.

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

a prestigious background, and anyone

understood all

after all, just a distant relative. Even if Ellie affectionately called him "big brother," he was always aware of

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 on you, she's looking down on me, too. I don't want anyone in this house to

laughed. "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... Now they want us to go pay a visit? It's like they're trying to

the Hortons are just following his orders. He's treating our family this way, and I have to show up smiling... Have you thought about how I

quickly comforted her, "Don't cry, don't cry. My brother isn't trying to hurt you. He just wants you to mend things with your family. Besides, you

anymore. How could he possibly acknowledge me

aren't my family; they're my

help

Ms. Olsen saved my brother and Ellie's lives; it's only right for them

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