When They Beg, I Rise!

When Lemira thought she couldn't take it anymore, Evelina finally showed up, panting and apologetic, "I'm so sorry, I got caught up planning the game with Ari and the crew, totally lost track of time." Caspian, ever so cool, replied, "No worries, you're pitching in for the family. Beats being a ungrateful wretch."

The driver, in a calm tone, reassured, "No problem, I'll step on it."

Yet, they still ended up late. Rushing to the classroom, they were caught red-handed by their teacher.

Evelina, pale and out of breath, stammered, "I'm so sorry. It's all on me. I held Lemmy up."

Lemira kept a straight face, silent.

The teacher glanced at them, softening a bit towards Evelina, "I get it, no need for a long explanation. Head on in."

"Thank you."

As Lemira followed, the teacher's stern voice stopped her, "Lemira, don't slow Evelina down again. This is your last warning!"

Lemira turned, "Sir, Evelina already explained. It's her, not me."

"Enough. I know your type all too well. Argue again, and you'll stand through class."

lesson, already falling behind, Lemira bit her tongue and entered, feeling worse than ever. She longed for the exams, her ticket

admirers eager to hear about

Lemira, "Some are just jealous of Eve, dragging her down on

bothering to correct them. Lemira rested her head

school, Evelina flaunted her plans as she gazed at Lemira, "Off to the

looking at the former, smirked at her victory. To her sidekicks, Evelina delegated, "Homework, as usual.

will pay

Lemira and prove herself the

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headed straight

gracefully, his

if that's okay?" Lemira walked in like she owned the place, hoping he wouldn't

expecting someone more timid. Yet, when

brain

out the simple stuff on

the scolding,

and her growling stomach betrayed her hunger, which made