Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress

189 Get better and live a long life

One week later...

Ray skimmed through his study materials, writing down notes every once in a while. He would normally just highlight some keywords, but since it was prepared by his precious cousin, he wanted to preserve them as it was.

Looking at Ray, Renren shook his head mildly.

'He looks normal when studying, he thought. Thope he studies 24/7.

In the eyes of the many, Ray was a genius. He was also good-looking and well-behaved sometimes. But in Renren's eyes, Ray was like a kid. Renren was only a few months older than Ray, but Ray was acting like he was ten years younger than him.

"My brain is tired." Ray closed his eyes to give himself some time to breathe. "Ten minutes break

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"Does this kid pose a threat to the star students?" asked Renren out of pure curiosity. "I've never seen you study this much."

"Well, he was already a threat even before we found out his sister is the biggest threat." Ray leaned back in his scat. "Considering the two of them, for sure, they'd try to get two seats."

"But he was older. Didn't you say that?"

"I did, but who knows? That guy has been challenging us every semester unofficially. He might swallow his pride and ask his little sister to help him." Ray sighed. "I hope his pride overcomes his determination to get into the star section." a

What a cruel prayer that was.

Renren shook his head. "And Dean?"

"Hmm?"

"He hadn't been attending the school. You should ask him to drop out."

I thought my prayer was already selfish, but this guy... 'Ray scrunched up his nose. "Ray, you know Dean and I aren't in bad blood."

but he's

because he's been more into some other stuff." Ray waved

- hmm?"

grandfather. "Grandpa, why are you here?" Ray's heart thudded a bit, his mind rearing into negative thoughts. "I'm studying with Renren!

also the headmaster of the academy, glanced at

and live

good!" Ray patted his chest

dear, there's something we need to tell you," said old Mrs. Pierson kindly. "Can you come with us for

his grandmother's face and then Ray's grandfather. It wasn't rare to see the two of them together, but carrying that solemn and slightly conflicted look with a tinge of hope told him this

cast Ray a look. "Give

Ray panicked. "Renren, how

pondered for a second. "Depends how quick this

room. As for Ray, he mentally panicked. Considering how long Renren lasts in conversations, Ray knew he

old Mrs. Pierson clasped Renren's hand. She smiled

might help you get better," she said without beating around the bush, her voice laced with contained excitement. "She's a renowned specialist abroad and fortunately, Ray's grandfather

in touch with her.

a slot, and she said she was more than glad

darted his eyes between the elders.

hope in their hearts because of the biggest obstacle: Renren. This kid had given up all

old Mrs. Pierson accept

How could she let

Mrs. Pierson coaxed, knowing this would

"Okay."

Mrs. Pierson stopped and furrowed her

ears deceived him. They came here, expecting Renren to refuse

and

short smile. "I'll try and hope

the same. If anything, Renren talked about death so casually and often said he accepted his fate.