When They Beg, I Rise!

Lemira snorted, feeling no need to respond.

"Lemira, I get that you feel slighted, thinking we favor Evelina over you. But isn't it because her father once saved your life? And she's always been such a sweet and sensible girl. Is it so wrong that we treat her a little better? If you're going to blame anyone, blame me, but leave Evelina out of it!"

Lemira felt her temples throbbing with irritation. She was momentarily speechless.

With a mocking smile, she replied, "I'm blame myself, is that okay?"

Blaming herself for not seeing through the so-called family bond sooner! Lemira stormed off to class.

Lucian stood outside, a picture of helplessness.

He wanted to mend fences with Lemira, but she seemed to be having none of it! How could he make Lemira understand that his strictness came from the fact that she was his actual sister. But not Evelina, which was why he was more lenient with her. It wasn't favoritism!

Evelina approached, "Lucian, I'm sorry. Maybe I should move out to prevent Lemmy from constantly being upset with you guys. I hate to see you and your sister alienated over me."

Lucian managed a weak smile, "Don't be silly, it has nothing to do with you. You don't need to move out. You're my sister, always."

a smile, "Promise?

at Evelina fondly, wishing

said, "You need to focus on your studies, stop having classmates do

stiffened slightly, "I know I was

long as you

and wished Lemira

seat

and Wendy was disciplined. Evelina was also reprimanded in

took out the transcript, "The results are in, and I'd like to give special praise to Lemira for making significant progress, securing the tenth spot. Everyone should learn from her.

video games but her grades

still hope for me to catch up. I

both gaming and studying without

smiled contentedly. Could this mean she had a shot at

to improvement for others to learn?" Lemira indeed had better performance as well as academic