Chapter 301

Delia chuckled, “Honey, I bet Ryan's just jealous we’ve got a baby already.” Ryan immediately put on a tough front, “Jealous? Me? No way!” Deep down, the envy was real, but he wasn’t about to admit it anytime soon. Edith chimed in, her timing always impeccable, “Ryan, you’re not getting any younger. It’s time for you to settle down, you know.” After all, Ryan was the same age as Curtis. “Oh, no, no, no!” The mere thought of marriage had Ryan raising a hand in protest, like he was warding off an attack. “Edith, marriage is like a graveyard, and trust me, having Curtis venture in is enough. I’m staying out of it.” “Or maybe you’re just chicken,” Delia teased, trying a little reverse psychology on him. But Ryan? Not a chance. He grinned, completely unbothered, “You’re totally right, sis-in-law. I’m a total chicken, and I’m never getting married.” Alright, case closed! This guy was hopeless. Another man scared of commitment—Delia wasn’t going to keep pushing. But Edith, being the ever-doti