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."

instant, his mind buzzing with

her departure firm and resolute, without a trace of reluctance. Stepping out of the training base, a wave of heat hit

He looked at Lemira earnestly, his tone more sincere than

understand what I just said? Maybe you should consider going back to elementary

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

she'd

it

understand why she needed to distance herself from the Langstons.

look

that's what you believe,

palpable, unable to utter even a letter. He couldn't fathom that Lemira truly no longer considered him a

over, standing in Lemira's path, "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 turned to Alaric, her eyes bloodshot, "Alaric, thank you for taking care of me all these years. I'm already

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

you don't understand. It has everything to do with me.

her teary-eyed, understanding demeanor was

sigh, "Why can't you be reasonable like