"Yes, Aunt, Brother Ryder is very famous on our campus..."
"Ryder, you ought to check out her campus," Elizabeth teased,"maybe you'll find your perfect match!" She laughed heartily.
Ryder remained silent, his eyes fixed on his mother as she spoke.
"Melanie, I've prepared some noodles for you and your sister. Have them before they get cold.." Elizabeth instructed.
Melanie nodded obediently. "Hmm, Aunt."
She headed to the kitchen to retrieve the noodles, then returned with a tray.
"Good night, Brother Ryder.." she said softly before ascending the stairs.
Ryder's gaze lingered on Melanie's retreating figure, his expression unreadable.
After finishing dinner, Ryder looked at his mother with concern. "Mother, why don't you head to bed? It's getting late."
"Alright..You get some rest too, and don't stay up working all night."Ryder acknowledged her words with a gentle "Hmm."
