That was definitely what he'd been trying to tell his boyfriend. But it seemed that he just couldn't trust him... Riley pushed those thoughts away with a shake of his head. Thinking about that right here wasn't going to help him any. He just had to hope that Baiyi would see reason and learn to trust him. Or at least try.

"Yep. I took care of myself on my own for six years. I can take care of myself. And I know that you guys will always help me if I need you. That really means a lot to me and it makes me happy that you brought me into your family. It's great being here."