When They Beg, I Rise!

Lemira's eyes widened in disbelief as she stared at the sharp-tongue school doctor in front of her.

Was he actually speaking up for her? Did he believe her?

Tears welled up in Lemira's eyes. Even a stranger understood what her brothers couldn't grasp. Or maybe they did understand but chose to favor Evelina over her, refusing to see the truth.

Evelina's face froze, her teeth clenched in frustration. What did the doctor mean? Didn't he hear she intended to fetch lunch for Lemira though she was sick? Why wasn't he moved by her seemingly kind act, instead choosing to defend Lemira? No way. Her tactic always worked before. Evelina couldn't utter a word, her head drooping in feigned sorrow.

Caspian stepped forward to defend Evelina, "Eve came to class despite being sick because exams are less than 100 days away. She didn't want to fall behind. She's just trying to mend fences with Lemira, but someone just don't appreciate it." Lemira found it all very ironic. This morning, Caspian had reminded her to take good care of Evelina, to wait on her hand and foot. And doing all that didn't interfere with her studies?

So, he was aware that exams were just around the corner. It was just that her exams were not as important as Evelina's.

Lucian intervened, "Caspian, take Eve home to rest."

"Lucian!"

listening to me

fell silent and left with

The infirmary quieted down.

of

to say a word. She pulled the blanket over her head. She didn't want to

this up, I can't protect you anymore," Lucian's

home with me. We

talk about it with Lemira

can't leave until she's finished her

imposing stance left no room

of her brother. She noticed a stark, ugly scar on his wrist, similar to one she had on her leg from a childhood car accident.

unyielding, retorted, "I'm her brother. I'm taking her home.