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."

and entered, feeling worse than ever. She longed

surrounded by admirers eager to hear about

of her sneered at Lemira, "Some are just jealous of Eve, dragging

smiled, not bothering to correct them. Lemira rested

flaunted her plans as she gazed at Lemira, "Off

Evelina, who, looking at the former, smirked at her victory. To her sidekicks, Evelina

will pay you

left delightedly, determined to overshadow Lemira

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backpack, Lemira headed

on a chair gracefully, his expression tinged with amusement,

to study, if that's okay?" Lemira walked in like she

aback by her boldness, expecting someone more timid. Yet, when Lemira asked questions, she

your brain hold onto

out the simple

took the scolding, jotting

betrayed her hunger, which made her flushed despite the fact that she ate