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."

he's wasting

some other stuff." Ray

- hmm?"

door. Turning their heads in its direction, they caught Renren's grandmother and Ray's grandfather. "Grandpa, why are you here?" Ray's heart thudded a bit, his mind rearing into negative thoughts. "I'm studying with Renren!

who was also the headmaster of the academy, glanced at his

Get better and live

Ray patted his chest in

there's something we need to tell you," said old Mrs. Pierson kindly. "Can

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

"Give me a summary of that lesson. I'll check it

how

"Depends how

the study room. As for Ray, he mentally panicked. Considering how long Renren lasts in conversations, Ray knew he didn't have plenty of time. Even Renren just shut up

in the family room, old Mrs. Pierson clasped Renren's hand. She

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 is able to

in touch with her.

grandfather nodded in satisfaction. "Renren, we were able to get a slot, and she said she

between the elders. That explains

their excitement and the rising hope in their hearts because of the biggest obstacle: Renren. This kid had given up all hope after the first few tries.

Mrs. Pierson accept

lost a son. How could she let her grandson go first before

knowing this would be a long persuasion. "Let's

"Okay."

Mrs. Pierson stopped and furrowed her

here, expecting Renren to refuse immediately.

better and live a

said, okay." Renren offered a short smile. "I'll try and

Renren has never been the same. If anything, Renren talked about death so casually and often said he accepted his fate. Renren also often says he