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 a

more into some other stuff." Ray waved dismissively.

- hmm?"

when they heard a knock on the 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

the academy, glanced at his grandson in dismay. "I'm not here

better and live a long

patted

said old Mrs. Pierson kindly.

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

and cast Ray a look. "Give me

how

second. "Depends how quick this would

out of 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 completely while talking to him, without any reason at

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

better," she said without beating around the bush,

in touch with her.

were able to get a slot, and she said she was more than glad

the elders. That explains

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.

lost a son. How could she

knowing this would be a long persuasion. "Let's just see and try

"Okay."

and furrowed her

They came here, expecting Renren to refuse immediately. Hence, the two of them decided to coax Renren until

better and live a long

a short smile. "I'll try and hope

that took Renren's father's life, Renren has never been the same. If anything, Renren talked about death so casually and