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.

mock exam was just around the

Orvin University! Being in the top ten

me you weren't feeling well, so I made you some soup. It should help you feel better." Evelina also made sure to show

of this, Lucian's heart softened, "You got hurt? You didn't have to do

us, for this family. It's the

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

of the soup and couldn't help but scoff inwardly. So

simply stood up and walked away, never asking

really not going to ask? Or did she simply

about you. She's just a little upset

"I hope so."

to sever ties with the family completely. Without Lemira's concern, he felt a profound discomfort. Evelina, satisfied with her manipulation,

Lucian Langston, it's really too bad Ms.

he saw the soup,