When They Beg, I Rise!

As Lemira heard Evelina's voice, her brows furrowed slightly.

Evelina had dashed under her umbrella, holding her backpack over her head to shield herself from the rain, and flashed an innocent smile, "I lent my umbrella to a friend. Can we walk together?" "No," with that curt reply, Lemira turned and walked away, not giving Evelina a chance to respond.

Evelina stood there in disbelief, quickly getting soaked by the pouring rain. She couldn't believe that Lemira would reject her in front of everyone!

Evelina's expression darkened. She had hoped to mend fences with Lemira, especially after noticing the shift in Lucian and Alaric's attitudes.

Feeling threatened, she feared losing her place in the Langston family if Lemira was to be won over again. So, she had thought it best to try and get along with Lemira.

But seeing Lemira's unexpectedly cold rejection, Evelina thought, "Well, then don't blame me for not being nice."

From inside a luxury car parked by the curb.

Thaddeus observed the scene unfold not far, "Lemon's got quite the temper, huh? Turned her down flat."

"You can't be too

Lemira had gone through was

at the back. Soon after, Evelina returned to the

the teacher, concerned, asked, "Evelina, didn't you bring an umbrella? Your clothes are soaked through; you'll catch

Lemira left Evelina in the rain

exasperation, Lemira thought to herself,

Evelina give her

been

her, she still provoked, and now plays

was surprised Jessica had witnessed the whole ordeal and even stood up for her, a first since she rarely had

was left momentarily speechless, "Still, Lemira leaving

someone defended Lemira, given she's usually isolated in class. Evelina then reassured the teacher

dropping the subject, "Alright, let's start the

expecting the teacher to actually let it go. She thought,