A Life Debt Repaid novel (John and Cordy) novel Chapter 1383

"What?!" Marvin frowned, surprised that his wife would suddenly say something like that.

"We only ever cared about Ryan ever since they were children because he's smart and a quick learner, excelling in everything. But we neglected Sam in turn—I don't even remember how many of his birthdays we've celebrated for him."

Marvin did a double take and argued feebly, "Birthdays?! He should be learning to man up instead—"

"But we celebrated Ryan's birthday every time," Lindsay pointed out. "And we'd celebrate Sam's with him just because they were born the same month, never celebrating Sam's birthday by itself. And every time we celebrated Ryan's birthday, everyone would only offer their wishes to Ryan, so that doesn't really count either."

Marvin, however, was neither that considerate nor eager to discuss it. "What's gotten into you? Why would they mind? They're brothers, y'know."

"Haven't you noticed that Ryan's been making a habit of mocking Sam?" Lindsay told him. "I'm actually getting fed up with the way Ryan talks to Sam now."

Marvin snorted. "Ryan only does that because Sam behaves poorly. We all know all too well what Ryan is like, don't we? Ryan has been smart and obedient ever since he was a child, never causing us any trouble. All Sam does is the opposite—"

"That still doesn't give Ryan the right to mock Sam," Lindsay said, cutting Marvin short. "Ryan hasn't done anything for the family either. What gives him the right to be indignant, as if he had the right of reason?"

Marvin was left staring at Lindsay. "What's your problem? You used to favor Ryan even more than I do, but now you're getting upset with him?"

"I don't know," Lindsay replied.