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. "Anyway,

- hmm?"

Turning their heads in its direction, they caught Renren's grandmother and Ray's grandfather. "Grandpa, why are you here?" Ray's heart thudded

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

and live

good!" Ray patted his chest in

tell you," said old Mrs. Pierson kindly. "Can you come

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

stood from his scat and cast Ray a look. "Give me a summary

"Renren, how

for a second. "Depends

in conversations, Ray knew he didn't have plenty of time. Even Renren just shut up completely while talking to him,

family room, old Mrs. Pierson clasped

you. Ray's grandfather found someone who might help you get better," she said without beating around

in touch with her.

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

his eyes between the

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. Even when old Mrs. Pierson coaxed him, Renren already accepted

Mrs. Pierson

son. How could she let her

this one, hmm?" old Mrs. Pierson coaxed, knowing this would be a long persuasion. "Let's just see and try first before

"Okay."

Mrs. Pierson stopped and furrowed her brows.

him. They came here, expecting Renren to refuse immediately. Hence, the two of them

and live

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

the same. If anything, Renren talked about death so casually and often said he accepted his fate. Renren also often says he didn't