When They Beg, I Rise!

She approached slowly, her presence making the sidekick step back in apprehension.

Her voice was cool and detached, "Knowing full well that I am a Langston, you better watch your step. Otherwise, I'll hand over all the evidence of you helping Evelina cheat to the school. Evelina might get off scot-free, but you? I wouldn't be so sure." Ever since the cheating scandal, Wendy had taken leave and hadn't returned to school.

Lemira's face was pale, her demeanor volatile and unapproachable. Judy, petrified, scampered away.

Only then did Lemira exit the restroom, to be met by Jessica, "Lemira, if Evelina decides to snitch to the teachers, I can vouch for you. It was them who started badmouthing you."

At the sight of Jessica, Lemira's expression softened slightly, "Thanks."

She hadn't wanted to deal with Evelina and her clique. But some people just need to be set straight!

Jessica adjusted her black-framed glasses, a hint of guilt in her expression, "I'm so sorry, we all misunderstood you because of Evelina's act, and you've been ostracized for so long." Everyone had thought poorly of Lemira, blaming her for bullying Evelina.

"It's all in the past," Lemira spoke with indifference.

because of Evelina, she had been friendless in class. She had too much on her plate now to dwell

even glance at Evelina. Her words to the

poured all

her to wait up. Lemira, umbrella in hand, headed

bed receiving IV fluids. But wasn't Evelina supposed to have been picked up by her family? Why was she here? Orion, busy with the IV bag, uttered as he noticed

Lemira nodded.

hasn't shown up. Could you call him for me?" Lemira's lips were pressed, "Don't you

"Eve, are you okay?"

sick and just needs

overheard Lemira's refusal, so cold and

icy, "Isn't it the responsibility

all because