When They Beg, I Rise!

Was this supposed to be an apology? It felt more like a forceful push for her to just accept everything!

Lemira's expression was cool, indifferent, a demeanor that weighed heavily on Alaric's heart. Just moments ago, Alaric was brimming with confidence, but now, doubt was creeping in. He had bent over backwards to apologize and make amends, thinking surely Lemira could see his intentions.

He had never lowered himself like this for anyone since young! Lemira was the first!

Evelina seized the opportunity to chip in, "Yeah, Lemmy, Alaric went all out preparing today's dinner. You must see his sincere efforts to make amends."

Alaric's expression turned slightly awkward, "Lemira, whatever you ask for, I can make it happen."

Lemira raised an eyebrow, her voice laced with a hint of sarcasm, "My request is simple."

"Go ahead."

Alaric sighed in relief, thinking as long as Lemira was willing to state her terms, she was on the path to forgiving him.

He should have known, Lemira was just acting out, thinking he was favoring Evelina! Once they patched things up, he'd find the right moment to have a serious talk with Lemira. "Starting today, stay out of my sight, and don't ever take matters into your own hands like this again."

an instant, his mind buzzing with

walked away, her departure firm and resolute, without a trace of reluctance. Stepping out of the training base, a wave of heat hit her, the summer cicadas chirping irritatingly. "Lemira, what do I have to do for you to forgive my past mistakes?

Lemira earnestly, his

I just said? Maybe you

Are you really going to hold one impulsive mistake against me for the

believe she'd be so

only found it amusing.

still didn't understand why she needed to distance herself from

to look

what you believe,

utter even a letter. He couldn't

"Lemmy, everything that happened last time was my fault. I'm the reason for all this. Starting today, I'll move out of the Langston mansion, and you won't have to see me anymore." Evelina

thinking, Alaric grabbed Evelina's hand, "This has nothing to do with

to do with me. I need to take

shook her head; her teary-eyed, understanding demeanor was

can't you be reasonable