When They Beg, I Rise!

Alaric came over too, his expression a tangled web of emotions as he looked at Lemira. He didn't have to drop Evelina off at school today, but for some reason, he ended up doing so anyway. After all, he knew Lemira would definitely be at school today.

He hadn't slept a wink last night. He actually received a restraining order from her. What was all that about?

Seeing Alaric show up didn't surprise Lemira, "Isn't Evelina often out late with you guys, anyway?"

Evelina's eyes reddened, looking aggrieved, "Lemmy, how could you say that?"

"Lemira, what nonsense are you spouting? Eve is my sister! Apologize to her now!"

Lemira's gaze was cold, "She started it, I'm just returning the favor."

Evelina's voice was shaky with sobs, "I-I didn't mean it like that, you misunderstood."

Alaric's temper, barely contained, flared up again, "Lemira, look at what you've turned into. Weren't you with the school doctor last night? That's the truth!"

Lemira looked at him silently, her gaze tranquil.

Alaric had spoken, he immediately regretted it, but with so many eyes on him, he didn't offer

"That's

walked towards

of our business? You're getting too bold, just because you won a spot in

without turning back. Sitting at her desk, she completely

dared not do too much, especially since he was restrained and shouldn't

the situation, Evelina said intentionally, "Alaric, it's my fault for asking Lemmy too many questions, making her upset. But I was just worried she'd do something foolish in a fit of anger." "I know, you meant

like she's a completely

had been distancing herself for a while now, and

that was good news for sure. Changing the subject, she said,

headed straight for the principal's office. This situation needed to be

her aim, Evelina

Lemira, she whispered, "Alaric's

she had inadvertently caused trouble for Orion. She stood up, but then the teacher walked in, "Let's start the class." Lemira had no

she was distracted. When the class finally ended, Lemira stepped out to call