Stepbrother In Charge Aria Lee 〈2026 Release〉

Aria sighed, but she couldn't help feeling a twinge of admiration for Ryder's determination. Maybe this weekend wouldn't be so bad after all.

Ryder nodded, his jaw set. "Yeah, I do. You're part of this family now, whether I like it or not. You need to pull your weight."

Aria rolled her eyes and dropped her bag on the floor. She had always struggled to get along with Ryder, ever since her mom had married his dad a few years ago. Ryder had always made it clear that he didn't want her around, and Aria had tried to avoid him as much as possible. stepbrother in charge aria lee

Ryder shrugged. "Since Mom and Dad said I could. They said I need to learn to take responsibility, and this is my chance to prove myself."

Ryder scowled, but Aria just smiled and took the paper from him. She scanned it quickly, her eyes widening in surprise. Aria sighed, but she couldn't help feeling a

"Hey, kiddo," he said gruffly, not even bothering to look up at her.

Ryder grinned, a small, triumphant smile. "I wouldn't dream of it," he said. "Yeah, I do

Aria raised an eyebrow. "You get to make the schedule? Since when?"