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."

entered, feeling worse than ever.

surrounded by admirers eager to hear about her

are just jealous of Eve,

smiled, not bothering to correct them. Lemira rested her head on the

she gazed at Lemira,

To her sidekicks, Evelina delegated, "Homework, as usual. Don't

will pay you

delightedly, determined to overshadow Lemira and prove herself

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backpack, Lemira headed straight for the

chair gracefully, his expression

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

more timid. Yet, when Lemira asked

brain

out the simple stuff on your

scolding, jotting

quiet, and her growling stomach betrayed her hunger, which made her flushed despite the fact that she ate a bread