776 Chapter 775
Ryan had no intention of playing any tricks.
After all, what was the point doing anything to a person on the brink of death?
But it was a shame about Gavin.
Though he was a distant cousin, Gavin had been taken in by the family at a young age due to his remarkable talent and the loss of his parents. Ryan genuinely felt a
brotherly bond with him.
If Selena had repaired her relationships with the Horton and Olsen families before her death, it would have been one thing.
But if those ties remained broken when she passed, Gavin would likely be unsettled. Maintaining a close relationship with the Olsons and Hortons wouldnât be suitable anymore, lest he feel neglected.
As these thoughts swirled in his mind, Ryan felt a twinge of regret.
It was almost quite enjoyable to go to that bar with âKeeraâ and Lewis to find Darien Britt!
That chaotic night had been a rare experience for someone like him, who had a unique position in life and wasnât suited to have too many friends.
Ryan lowered his gaze, gripping the beads on his wrist, and began to rotate them slowly.
The chill of self-restraint was palpable.
A man who had never craved much since childhood found himself oddly eager for the visit the next day.
Meanwhile, Selena walked ahead, clearly in a foul mood.
Gavin noticed and couldnât help but chuckle as he took her hand. âAre you mad? Ellie doesnât mean any harm. Sheâs wanted a sister to play with since she was little, and I bet that Ms. Olsen fits her personality perfectly. Donât overthink it.â
Selena yanked her hand away. âIâm her sister-in-law; I shouldnât be treated like an outsider!â
Gavin couldnât help but chuckle softly. âYouâre overreacting. Thatâs not what she meant.â
âHow is it not? If your brother marries, does she really have the nerve to say those things to his wife in front of the family? Does she dare to disregard her feelings?â
Gavin fell silent, realizing she had a point.
Ellie wouldnât dare.
Ryan wasnât just the eldest son in the family; he was also the heir of the next generation.
His wife would undoubtedly come from a prestigious background, and anyone entering the family would have to be on their best behaviorâŠ
Truthfully, Gavin understood all of this.
He was, after all, just a distant relative. Even if Ellie affectionately called him âbig brother,â he was always aware of his place.
Ellie was the genuine heir of the family, while he was merely a playmate to her. He certainly appreciated her warmth and knew Ellie held a genuine fondness for him as a brother, but he couldnât forget his position in the grand scheme of things. Thus, Gavin remained unfazed about Ellie not sending Selena a pearl necklace. After hearing Selenaâs concerns and noticing his lack of reaction, he spoke up, âWeâre a family. If she looks down on you, sheâs looking down on me, too. I donât want anyone in this house to think less of you, Gavin. I donât want you to be disrespected.â
Gavin laughed. âYouâre overthinking it. Thatâs not happening.â
âHow can you say that?â Selena turned her head away, a bit frustrated. âThey know perfectly well that I donât get along with the Olsens and Hortons, yet they still insist. on collaborating⊠Now they want us to go pay a visit? Itâs like theyâre trying to make me back down and smooth things over between you and the Hortons.â
Selenaâs eyes reddened slightly. âBut why should I? This is all because of Lewisâs schemes! My mom is in prison, my dad is dead, and now the Hortons are just following his orders. Heâs treating our family this way, and I have to show up smiling⊠Have you thought about how I feel?â
Gavin quickly comforted her, âDonât cry, donât cry. My brother isnât trying to hurt you. He just wants you to mend things with your family. Besides, you still have a younger brother, right?â
Selena retorted immediately, âMy brother has been fooled by them. He doesnât even acknowledge Dad anymore. How could he possibly acknowledge me as his sister?â Gavin sighed. âBut they are still family.â
âThey arenât my family; theyâre my enemies!â
Selena couldnât help but shout.
Gavin paused in surprise, then hesitantly suggested, âWhat if we donât go tomorrow? Ms. Olsen saved my brother and Ellieâs lives; itâs only right for them to express their
gratitude. If you donât want to go home, we can skip itâŠ
âThatâs out of the question.â
Selena interjected sharply, âWe have to go!â
If they didnât go, how could she slip the poison into Gavinâs drink and accelerate his colon cancer? How could she ruin the relationship between the Cobbs and the Hortons?
A flash of resentment crossed Selenaâs gaze!
She truly hated Lewis and âKeeraâ. If it werenât for them, she and her mother would have long been part of the Horton family, enjoying the status of true heirs instead of being labeled as the illegitimate child!
If her father were still alive, he would have definitely given her Horton shares as part of her dowryâŠ
She wouldnât be looked down upon in the Cobb family!
The more Selena thought about it, the angrier she became. The more intense her expression grew, but she quickly turned her gaze to Gavin. âIf we donât go, how will you explain it to your brother? Itâs fine if I take the hit; at least youâll all be happy,
right?â
After saying this, Selena entered her room, glancing back at Gavin.
Sure enough, she saw a hint of guilt on his face.
That was enough for her.
As long as he felt guilty, when he succumbed to cancer tomorrow, he would help her
say a few good words⊠Even if he was dead, Ryan would still treat her kindly!