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

a chance at getting into Orvin University! Being in the top ten of

it beside him, "Lucian, the butler told me you weren't feeling well, so I made you some soup. It should help you feel better." Evelina also made sure to show off a burn on her

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

for

a surge of relief and glanced at Lemira unwittingly, hoping she'd notice his discomfort

but scoff

little appetite, Lemira simply stood up and walked

really not going to ask? Or did she simply not care

reassured him, "Lucian, Lemmy does care about you. She's just a little upset

"I hope so."

that Lemira was just acting out over something trivial, not ready to sever ties with the family completely. Without Lemira's concern, he felt a profound discomfort. Evelina, satisfied with her manipulation, followed suit

Langston, it's really too bad Ms. Langston didn't even ask how you were

slightly lifted as he saw the soup, grateful