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."

in an instant, his mind buzzing

heat hit

at Lemira

I just

to hold one impulsive mistake against me for the rest of your life, refusing to

she'd be so

only found it

she needed to distance herself from the Langstons. But she felt no need

look back, much less

icy, "If that's what you believe,

his shock palpable, unable to utter even a letter. He couldn't

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 turned to Alaric, her eyes bloodshot, "Alaric, thank you for taking care of me

Alaric grabbed Evelina's hand, "This has nothing to do with you. It's between

everything to do

head; her teary-eyed, understanding

sigh, "Why can't you be reasonable like