Orion stepped out of the elevator, catching the sight of her slamming the door shut behind her.

He rubbed his temples. It had been a while since he indulged in booze, and his head was spinning slightly.

Back in his apartment next door, Thaddeus was lounging on the couch, scrolling through his phone. He looked up as Orion entered, "You're back. How did it go?" "What do you mean, 'how did it go'?"

"Don't play dumb with me. You mentioned having a girlfriend during dinner, and Sweet Lemon didn't take it too well. Don't tell me you didn't notice."

Pouring himself a glass of water, Orion leaned against the counter, swirling the liquid slowly, "Once she starts college, she'll forget all about today."

Seeing the world would help her grow. All he could do was watch her go.

Thaddeus gave Orion a look, "Hopefully."

But he sensed something about Orion's demeanor seemed off.

Orion cared about Lemira more than he let on. Perhaps even Orion himself hadn't realized that his feelings had started to change.

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the days that followed, Lemira felt awkward

bit.

wasn't Orion. Even though

who would appear in the game in less than half

to play, for that was how she encountered that

after a few days, she hadn't come across that name. During her live streams in the evening, Lemira noticed her fans asking about the finals. [Goddess Lemon, are you going to the

probably be

let that fake angel go to the finals! Goddess Lemon isn't someone who can be summoned and dismissed at will!] Glancing at the time, Lemira realized the finals were tomorrow. She hadn't planned on

like Lucian

knew they were online, watching her live stream. Perhaps the questions from her fans

in this competition, but I

she noticed Alaric had left the stream. Hopefully, Alaric would

of the live stream, his

was only at that moment he

always held onto some hope, believing Lemira wouldn't abandon the

last playoff, Lemira had returned to

had convinced himself that Lemira was just throwing a tantrum and would eventually show up for the finals. But he was

apology lacked sincerity, and you kept picking on her, insulting her. If I were her, I wouldn't forgive you either." "But I've always

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