Lemira always felt that Orion had an air of mystery about him.

When she couldn't help but ask, Orion simply answered, "Yeah, the place you're living in is his."

A best friend was always there to take the hit.

Orion then headed to a private room next door, and a waiter walked in respectfully, "Mr. Everhart, here's the menu."

"For her."

Orion took a seat at the back, leaning casually in his chair with part of his arm exposed.

Lemira didn't take the menu either, "Just bring us some of your house specials."

She had dined here once in her past life and knew their menu was quite unique; it changed daily based on the chef's pick, so customers ate whatever was served. But the waiter handing the menu to Orion hinted at his friend's extraordinary status.

At that moment, Lemira's phone buzzed non-stop. A glance showed calls from Lucian, which she ignored.

Soon, she received a text from Lucian. [Lemmy, something came up and the restaurant is closing early for the night. We're in the parking lot, where are you?] Closing early? Lemira was puzzled; the place was still buzzing with activity.

buddy. After a

on asking her location, she didn't respond. Looking up,

"Yeah, he left."

we can

was strangely calm, as if the evening's events were nothing out of

really just a school doctor? But she quickly dismissed the thought. If Orion had such a significant background, why would he work as a mere school doctor? Maybe he went out of his way to help her out of sympathy. She couldn't

a bit of his wrist. He

small talk? But she clearly saw Lucian looking not too

expression at that time. Either way, it seemed unlikely just a casual chat. Hesitating, she said, "Orion, I appreciate your kindness, but this is Lyria. If Lucian

to drag anyone down

that's why you

days more. After the exams, I'll be

up with anticipation. She had hoped to jump straight into an easy life after her rebirth, but reality was

a good university and pursuing what she desired. Orion noticed her smile and knew she had her plans. The words he had

to interfere

the meal, Orion looked at her,

moment, "Play some games, maybe clear a few instance dungeons." That was her go-to stress

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