He chose my stepsister. I chose his rival
Her tone was light-hearted, a teasing jab at his tendency to withhold information.
Ryan chuckled warmly. “I promise, Scarlet, besides Luca, my elder brother, there are no more hidden siblings waiting to be revealed,” he assured her.
“Luca, you said? What’s your brother like?” she inquired.
As Ryan was about to delve into the topic of his elder brother Luca with Scarlet, a sudden vibration from his pocket interrupted their conversation.
With a quick apologetic glance, Ryan retrieved his phone from his pocket and noted that it was his sister Lizzy calling. A flicker of concern crossed his features as he excused himself momentarily, signaling for Scarlet to give him a moment.