Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress novel Chapter 277

Chapter 277: No place for him

Twelve years ago...

"Why don’t we just let Young Master Ren live here? He gets along well with Ray, after all."

"That’s what I suggested, but he doesn’t want to."

"Can’t we persuade him?"

"I’ve tried."

"Should we try harder? I can ask Ray to help. Madam, this isn’t safe anymore. Not long ago, he ate something that almost killed him. And now, he was nearly crushed by a shelf. The shelf shouldn’t have collapsed like that unless someone tampered with it."

"Madam, Young Master Ren has always been in constant danger, and you as well. It’s best if we remove him from family affairs, for both your sake and his. His experiences so far are simply worsening his condition."

As the adults talked quietly with their voices filled with worry and anxiety, Renren stood outside. He had his back against the wall, right beside the slightly open door. His eyes were cast down, his pale lips drawn into a thin line.

"Renren is a stubborn child, but to be honest, I think I should look after him," Old Mrs. Pierson’s helpless voice came through. "I understand your concerns, but I’m afraid if I send him somewhere else, he’ll only feel even more lonely. At the same time, I don’t want harm to come your way. It’s too dangerous at the moment."

Renren’s jaw tightened, but he wasn’t surprised at all. Leaving his grandmother’s care wasn’t something he wanted, but he would do it if it would lessen her problems. But then again, if Renren moved into Ray’s family, it would weigh heavily on Old Mrs. Pierson and Old Mr. Pierson’s conscience if something happened to their family. Moreover, they knew Renren would blame himself if the worst occurred.

Basically, Renren had nowhere to go.

Renren let out a shallow breath, lifting his eyes to the door leading to the garden.

Without a word, Renren peeled his back from the wall and walked toward it. When he stepped outside, he looked around until his gaze fell on the high fence.

’What if... I’m not here anywhere?’

Would they still have to worry?

Renren’s gaze remained on the top of the fence for a long time before he approached it. His body was small for his age and also weak. Hence, reaching and climbing the fence was impossible. Even so, he tried.

"Ugh!" Renren winced as he fell back onto the grass. Holding his shoulder, he looked up at the fence again. "It’s not designed for someone to climb it, huh?"

His heart sank at the thought.

Leaving the manor through the front door was impossible as well. The guards would automatically notify the adults. Considering Renren’s health, he was very delicate.

"I give up," he muttered, laying flat on the grass, staring at the sky that seemed almost impossible to reach. Even from a plane, it would still feel out of reach. "Would I... would I be able to reach it if I... died?"

To be honest, Renren was certain he wouldn’t reach adulthood, not just because of his illness. In fact, he was certain their family’s fortune was enough to keep him alive for as long as possible. The only reason he wasn’t hopeful was because of the dangers lurking in the dark.

Though, he thought it would be better if his illness would take his life. In that case, it would be less painful for his grandparents and those who genuinely cared for him.

While Renren was thinking about this, he heard a faint meow from his side.

Deep lines appeared between his brows as he turned his head.

"What is that?" he whispered, rolling onto his side and moving the bushes aside.

Meow.

Renren squinted and saw a kitten’s tail. He intuitively lay on his stomach and crawled closer, catching sight of the small cat going through what seemed to be a secret small gate hidden behind the thick bushes. He squeezed himself in and approached, staring at it in surprise.

Meow.

Meow.

Meow.