Chapter 2 Aunt Stevens's business partners also praised me in front of her . With either envy or admiration , they'd say , " your stepson is really impressive . He's bound to become something great in the future . " Aunt Stevens would always smile , " This child is indeed outstanding , I didn't misjudge him . " In the blink of an eye , my high school life was almost over . Aunt Stevens asked if I wanted to study abroad , thinking it would broaden my horizons and improve myself . But as soon as the suggestion was made , Father rejected it firmly . " Go abroad ? With him ? Don't waste our money ! " I was stunned . I hadn't realized until now that in Father's mind , I was still the son not worth investing in . He looked down on me deep down . Hearing this , Aunt Stevens frowned . I'm sure she could sense the tension between Father and me . Aunt Stevens was a strong and smart businesswoman , but unfortunately , she couldn't have children . She must have been drawn to Father because he was obedient , easy to control , and knew how to flatter her . He was perfect for her . That's why she had always treated him generously , which made me think in my past life that Father was the successful , wealthy one . And Father probably married Mom because she knew how to cater to his ego . Later , he got involved with Aunt Stevens , which is why he abandoned Mom . Aunt Stevens comforted me , " It's fine not to go abroad . Besides , I'm not at ease with you going alone . With your grades , top schools in Canada will definitely want you . " I thought about it and agreed . Besides , the education resources in Canada weren't inferior to those abroad . So , the idea of studying abroad was put on hold . Time passed slowly . I knew my brother's life with Mom wasn't going well , and he would come back to Dad eventually . I just didn't expect him to come so soon . One day , after finishing several sets of practice papers , I came downstairs just to see my poor brother holding onto Father's hand , begging , " Dad , please take me in for a while . I really have nowhere else to go . " Father looked at him with pity , quickly saying , " Bryan , come in . How could I not take you in ? " Though Aunt Stevens was unwilling , she agreed in the end , for Father's sake . After my brother moved in , Father naturally devoted himself to him . " Son , all these good foods are for you , " Father said with a smile . Chapter 2 " These new clothes are for you too . " Sometimes , my brother would even steal Aunt Stevens's jewelry and sell it . When I caught him , he glared at me and threatened , " If you tell Aunt Stevens , you're dead ! " I gave him a cold glance and replied , " You do as you please . " But he sneered and warned me not to interfere , or he'd make sure to frame me and get me kicked out of the house . I didn't plan to tell anyone , but the maids and servants who had been around for years knew exactly what was going on . Their words carried more weight than mine . Aunt Stevens's patience had its limits . If my brother went too far , it might be him , not me , who was kicked out . My brother thought Aunt Stevens didn't know , so his behavior became even more reckless . It seemed like he believed he was in charge of this house now . But this time , my brother wanted to take the room Aunt Stevens had arranged for me . Father backed him up , " You're the older one . Let Bryan have the room facing south . " My brother smirked at me , " Yeah , bro , hurry up and pack up . Get out of the room ! " I , of course , refused to give up my room and immediately rejected him . But my younger brother and dad were still relentlessly dragging me out of the room . " What's all the shouting about ? " Just as we were locked in a standoff , Aunt Stevens hurried in , frowning . I spoke first , explaining the situation to Aunt Steven's and telling her that my brother wanted to stay in my room . Aunt Stevens shot an unhappy glance at Bryan and then looked at Dad . " Jordan , how can you be so clueless ! Bryan is your son , but isn't James your son too ? If you keep spoiling Bryan like this , he's bound to go down the wrong path ! " Dad's face turned crimson instantly , as though Aunt Stevens's words had hit a nerve . He abruptly looked up and retorted loudly , " What are you talking about? Why can't my son live in a good room ? Besides , I can spoil whoever I want ! They're my sons , not yours ! " 978