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."

face froze in an instant, his mind buzzing

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

looked at Lemira earnestly, his tone more sincere

not understand what I just

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

couldn't believe she'd

only found it amusing. Just

needed to distance herself from the Langstons. But she

didn't want to look back, much less

icy, "If that's what you believe, then so be

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

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.

"This has nothing to do

understand. It has everything to

head; her teary-eyed, understanding demeanor

couldn't help but sigh, "Why can't you be