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 around

like him a bit. But he was

the past life wasn't Orion. Even though they shared the same username in the

game in less than half a month. She

till evening, she would log on right on time to play, for that was how she encountered

live streams in the evening, Lemira

you, they'll probably be knocked out in

angel go to the finals! Goddess Lemon isn't someone who can be summoned and dismissed

names like

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

calmly, "I don't intend to participate in this competition, but I will definitely be

clear early to avoid trouble. After her announcement, she noticed Alaric had left

the live stream, his emotions a mix of frustration and

at

onto some hope, believing Lemira wouldn't abandon the Langston family's honor. After all, that had always

playoff, Lemira had

throwing a tantrum and would eventually show up for the finals. But he was wrong this time. Alaric,

her, I wouldn't forgive you either." "But I've always talked to Lemira like that, ever since we were kids, and she never got

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