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“Such a golden boy, Gaz,” he mocks, his tone on the verge of exploding. “Look at you being saved by Mommy and Daddy again.” I tighten my hold on his neck. “Knock it off.” “I know you don’t believe me.” Gareth holds his head high. “But I didn’t do it.” “You’re right, I don’t believe you. Because, the last time you got in between us, you wanted to ruin me through her. This was your chance to do that.” “That was before I realized she’s the best thing that’s ever happened to you, asshole. I didn’t need to bring you down, because you’ve left me alone ever since she came into the picture. You don’t actively try to make my life hell like before, and you were starting to seem like a decent human being. But maybe I was just fooling myself.” “Fuck you and your victim speech. It’s getting old fast.” “Killian Patrick Carson.” Reina taps her foot on the ground. “I understand you’re upset, but you will not be speaking to your brother in that tone.” “Upset?” he echoes. “Try fucking enraged, Mom. Your