When They Beg, I Rise!

Lemira's face was a shade darker than usual. She had a hunch this was going to happen.

"Lemmy, I'm your guardian, not that school doctor. The school's already buzzing with rumors. I can have you stay home to prepare for your exams."

Lemira's eyelids drooped, masking her flash of anger. Her voice came out hoarse, "So this is what you meant by not letting me feel wronged?"

Lucian felt helpless, "I'm doing all this for your own good! Family squabbles are nothing serious. Can't we just resolve it peacefully? Running away from home just to force our hand?" That same line again, "for your own good"? Then why, in her past life, was she abandoned and met such a tragic end!

Lemira marched ahead, her sole motivation now the countdown to her exams. She couldn't trouble Orion, although today had gone smoothly. But if Lucian got serious, that could change. Once she's in the car, she texted Orion. [Heading home now, catch up later.]

Seeing her get in the car, Lucian finally relaxed.

It seemed Lemira was indeed just throwing a tantrum. He had shown a bit of weakness today, and she had taken the bait. Looked like he needed to show more care towards Lemira in the future, to avoid her feeling neglected compared to Evelina.

the Langston residence, Lemira got out of

her go, sighing in

of the car with a teddy bear in her

only she could be as understanding and well-behaved as you, I'd be over the

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to be seen;

meal, planning to retreat to her room. She noticed Lucian clutching

But in her past life, despite her diligent care, she couldn't compare to a simple bowl of soup Evelina made.

see and left the dining

a sense of loss in his heart. Previously, any sign of discomfort from him would have

him. It felt as if his

a shift in Lucian's attitude towards her. This wouldn't do; she needed