Chapter 742 - 741

742 Chapter 741

Gavin looked completely thrown off as he turned to Selena. “Did you take the house deed with you today?”

He suddenly remembered seeing someone earlier, sneaking around and talking to her. His brows furrowed in suspicion. “That guy you were talking to—he wasn’t asking for directions, was he? Were you trying to mortgage the house?”

Selena swallowed nervously. “I… I wasn’t…”

“Wasn’t what?” Ryan let out a cold laugh, his gaze cutting toward her. “Our family might stay under the radar, but here in Clance, not many people are brave enough to cross us. You tried to mortgage the house, and I found out within hours.”

Ryan wasn’t exaggerating. The second someone sees the Cobb name on a property deed, he would be informed. That house belonged to Gavin, and if anyone tried to mortgage or sell it without him personally handling the deal, they’d definitely inform the Cobbs first.

Ryan fixed his eyes on Selena. “Why’d you try to mortgage the house?”

Gavin turned to her, too. “Why would you do that? I told you yesterday I’d handle selling it! If you go through a mortgage, they’ll lowball you.”

Selena looked down. “The two million you gave me… I put it into an investment account, and I can’t pull it out right now. I thought I could use the house as collateral… You said we needed money fast, so I figured a loan would be quicker than selling.”

“Then why didn’t you tell Gavin?” Ryan asked, his voice cool but curious.

He couldn’t quite understand why she’d sneak around like this. Gavin was ready to sell the house for her medical bills, but she went behind his back to mortgage it. Was she worried he’d be too sentimental about letting it go?

Selena bit her lip. “I didn’t want Gavin to feel embarrassed. And selling a house is a big deal—it’s the home his parents left us. If we sold it, wouldn’t that feel like we’re letting them down? But if we just mortgage it, we could pay off the loan later and get it back…”

Touched by her words, Gavin squeezed her hand. “Selena, I had no idea you were that thoughtful.”

Ryan, however, wasn’t buying it. He knew something was off. He wasn’t particularly fond of Selena, but since Gavin loved her and she hadn’t caused any drama since marrying into the family, he’d let her be.

Even though he didn’t know exactly what she was up to, his instincts told him there was more going on here.

Instead of pressing further, Ryan turned to Gavin. “If you needed money, why didn’t you just come to me? There’s no need to sell the house.”

He took the deed from the table. “How much do you need? I’ll take care of the hospital bills. As for the deed, I’ll hang onto it for safekeeping. This is the only thing your parents left you—if you sell it, how will you keep their memory alive?”

Gavin’s eyes welled up with emotion.

His parents passed away in a car accident when he was a child, and he’d grown up at the family estate, becoming close to Ryan, who had always looked out for him. In return, Gavin had served Ryan with unwavering loyalty.

Ryan had always treated him like a younger brother.

But Gavin was mindful of his position in the family and had been trying not to burden them with his medical costs.

His voice cracked as he faced Ryan. “Ryan, it’s just… Selena and I… with everything going on, the treatments are expensive, and I didn’t want to—”

“The Cobb family has more than enough, and with the Gills behind us, you’ll never have to worry about money. You shouldn’t be stressing about this,” Ryan said, clapping him on the shoulder. He shot a sharp look at Selena. “You’re part of this family now, so stop worrying about money.”

With that, Ryan turned and left.

Gavin, overwhelmed with gratitude, blinked back tears.

Selena, on the other hand, stared at the deed in Ryan’s hand, her fists clenched tight.

So, now, every dollar she spent was going to be tracked… Ryan was making sure Selena couldn’t move any money without him knowing.

And that deed…

If Gavin died, Ryan would get everything. The house would be his!

What kind of treatment would cost twenty million dollars anyway?

Ryan was playing this game perfectly. Selena could see right through him.

She bit her lip in frustration.

But Gavin was oblivious and looked at her with admiration. “Selena, Ryan really does care about us.”

She forced a smile, though it felt fake.

Later, back in their room, Selena’s mind started racing. How could she secure more for herself once Gavin was gone?

As she was lost in thought, Gavin walked up to her. “Selena, I’ve been feeling a little off. Do you think we should head to the hospital and get me checked out?”

Selena’s eyes flickered, and she smirked to herself.

So, he was still hiding his illness from her.

Putting on her usual sweet expression, she said, “Of course, honey.”

They headed to the hospital together. To keep her from catching on, Gavin even went through the motions of getting himself checked out, just like she had.

Selena found the whole act amusing.

Just then, a nurse passed by, whispering to a colleague. “That husband is so sweet. He’s even pretending to get a check-up so his wife won’t find out how sick she really is…”