When They Beg, I Rise!

Lucian was visibly anxious as he looked towards Lemira, "Lemmy, can you really stand by and watch your little sister get hurt like this?"

Alaric furrowed his brows, knowing full well that Evelina's actions were somewhat out of line.

But if Lemira just agreed to join the team, wouldn't this all go away? So, all Lemira had to do was nod her head in agreement.

Lemira responded coolly, "You guys might be missing the point here."

Lucian was baffled, "What do you mean?"

"First off, I made it clear. My refusal to join the team is simply because I don't like it, and it has nothing to do with any of you. Secondly, Evelina resorting to self-harm to pressure me, how is that any different from me self-harming to force King to marry me?" Her sarcasm hit right on the mark.

The teammates who wanted to chime in all suddenly shut their mouths, realizing she might have a point.

Alaric couldn't help but speak up, "No matter what, Eve is family."

Even though Evelina was terrible at gaming and lacked any sense of responsibility, she was still just a girl at the end of the day.

"Does that have anything to do with me? Whether Evelina chooses self-harm or even suicide, it's none of my business. Stop trying to guilt-trip me!"

her dad once saved your life. How can you provoke her like this!" Alaric was furious, intending to slap

actually hit her! Except for Caspian, who tended to be violent, none of her other

this slap never landed

Lucian's hand, his expression stern, "According to the Child Protection Act, this is already the second instance of violence. According to the law, the victim can call the police and

turned, staring at him in shock. How

gritted his teeth, "And who might you be? This is a family matter, and you, a stranger, have no

was surprised to see him

"Even a stranger like me can't stand by and watch. That says a lot about

attempts

frowned, "Dr. Everhart, you misunderstand. This time

disappearing when needed most, relying on Lemira, the real sister, to step in and win the game,

was at a loss for words, suddenly realizing Alaric's behavior towards Lemira

hint of guilt, "Lemmy, I didn't mean it like that. I just didn't want Eve

pressed her

adopted sister from getting hurt, you choose to harm your real sister? What kind of fricking logic is

Alaric's action. Alaric stood frozen, guiltily hiding