When They Beg, I Rise!

It almost seemed like she thought Orion had a thing for her.

Holding her phone, Lemira found herself reminiscing about her online relationship from a past life.

To be precise, it was unrequited love since she never confessed her feelings, and he never hinted at liking her either.

But his presence had been a faint light in her otherwise dim and sorrowful life, offering her warmth throughout.

This felt eerily similar to how Orion made her feel. Yet, she couldn't shake off the uncertainty about whether Orion was indeed the person from her past life.

Orion's slender fingers twitched slightly, "Stepping in when seeing injustice is just what I do, does it need a reason? I mean, if I see an old lady trying to cross the street, I'd help her across without a second thought." Lemira managed a smile, but a sense of loss lingered deep within. She tried to keep the mood light, "After my exams, I'll officially be moving out of the Langston mansion."

"Feel free to move in next door!"

After hanging up, Lemira felt surprisingly uplifted as she took her shower and even practiced a set of exam questions before bed.

exam was just around the

in the

him, "Lucian, the butler told me you weren't feeling well, so I made you some soup. It should help you feel better."

softened, "You got hurt? You didn't have to do this, let the

do so much for us, for this family. It's the least I

sweet, harmless smile. Lucian felt a surge of relief and glanced at Lemira unwittingly, hoping

the soup and couldn't help but scoff inwardly.

simply stood up and walked away, never asking a

of disappointment. Was Lemira really not going to ask? Or did she simply not care

Lemmy does care about you. She's just a little upset right

"I hope so."

not ready to sever ties with the family completely. Without Lemira's

sidelines, "Mr. Lucian Langston, it's really too bad Ms. Langston didn't even ask how

saw the soup,