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."

know, but he's wasting

into some other stuff." Ray waved

- hmm?"

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

also the headmaster of the academy, glanced at his grandson in dismay. "I'm

and

patted his

something we need to tell you," said old Mrs. Pierson kindly. "Can you come with us

grandmother's face and then Ray's grandfather. It wasn't rare to see the two of them together, but carrying that solemn

scat and cast Ray a look. "Give me a

Ray panicked. "Renren, how

a second. "Depends how quick this

that, Renren followed the two elders out of the study room. As for Ray, he mentally panicked. Considering how long Renren lasts in conversations, Ray knew he

family room, old Mrs. Pierson clasped Renren's hand. She smiled gently and

Ray's grandfather found someone who 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

in touch with her.

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

darted his eyes between the

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

could old Mrs. Pierson

a son. How could she let her grandson

this would be a

"Okay."

and

here, expecting Renren to refuse immediately. Hence, the two of

and

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

so casually and