Chapter 106

"It hurts! It hurts!"

Ryan clutched his head, wailing in pain, feeling like his brain was on fire. He muttered under his breath, "I really don't want you..." referring to his brother, who seemed more adept at giving him a hard time than anything else.

Before he could finish his thought, he caught a glimpse of his brother's mischievous grin and quickly shut up.

"Don't want what?"

Ryan's eyes darted away. Despite his tall frame, he was hunched up in the passenger seat, too intimidated to speak up. "N-nothing, Roland. You're the best."

"Glad you know it."

When Roland reached over, Ryan instinctively flinched, expecting another slap. Instead, his brother fastened his seatbelt and gently patted his cheek.

"Next time you see Mila, at least be polite. You don't have to smile like an idiot, but don't let that open book of a face give you away."

Roland withdrew his hand and buckled his own seatbelt. "And about Giselle-stay away from her. If I catch you hanging around her again, you might find yourself in the hospital with a broken leg. You think she cares about you at all, you fool?"

to argue but bit

at the Harveys' today. Just as he was about to leave, his brother caught him

their parents away this year, the two

much brotherly love; he was always keeping him in check, and

convinced Roland just wanted to keep him under

his brother disliked Giselle so much, especially since they had practically grown up together and

reading his thoughts, glanced over while starting

That mess with the Harveys will only drag you down. If you get

But why?

Ryan felt wronged.

...

was carrying the holiday groceries when her phone rang.

New Year coming up, the family dinner menu is almost ready. Come by the house tonight and take a look.

the warmth and anticipation in her mother-in-law's voice, Mila felt a mix of

and her mother-in-law had always prepared the New Year's family dinner together, planning everything according to her tastes. She had declined this year, using her busy schedule as an excuse, but her mother-in-law

with her husband, Mila felt fortunate for the kindness

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