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 wasting

some other stuff."

- hmm?"

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

also the headmaster of the academy, glanced at his

better and live

Ray patted his

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

the two of them together, but carrying that solemn and slightly conflicted look with a tinge of hope told

from his scat and cast Ray a look. "Give me a summary of that lesson. I'll

Ray panicked. "Renren, how much time do

a second. "Depends how quick this would

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

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

in touch with her.

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

between the

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

Mrs.

could she

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

"Okay."

and furrowed her brows.

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

Get better and

offered a short smile. "I'll try and hope

know what to say. Ever since that incident that took Renren's father's life, Renren has never been the same. If anything, Renren talked about death so casually and often