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."

froze in an instant, his

reluctance. Stepping out of the training base, a wave of heat hit her, the summer cicadas chirping irritatingly.

Lemira earnestly, his tone more

you not understand what I just said? Maybe you should consider

we were kids. Are you really going to hold one impulsive

believe she'd be so

only found it amusing. Just

still didn't understand why she needed to distance herself from the Langstons. But she

want to look

was icy, "If that's what you believe,

palpable, unable to utter even a letter. He

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

nothing to do with you.

understand. It has everything to do with me.

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

"Why can't