Chapter 495

Shawn stood quietly in the corner, holding Rosalia in his arms as he observed the interactions between John and his brothers. Though their exchanges were sparse, the deep-seated understanding between them was unmistakable. Even John’s video call with his grandparents, uncle, and aunt radiated warmth something Shawn had never experienced in his own family. From childhood, the Smith family patriarch had groomed all four brothers as potential successors. The result? Aside from the Jay, who had lost himself over a woman and abandoned worldly pursuits, the remaining three including Shawn himself had maintained a facade of harmony while secretly vying for dominance. True unity had always eluded them. Watching the Wallace brothers now, with their outwardly indifferent, almost disdainful attitudes toward one another, yet undeniably bound by genuine care, Shawn couldn’t help but feel a pang of envy. But some things… Some outcomes were predetermined from the very beginning. The fractured relatio