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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days that followed,

she did like him a bit. But he

her online crush from the past life wasn't Orion. Even though they shared the same username in the game, they

than half a month. She decided she could try to

time to play, for

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

you, they'll probably be knocked out in

Langston family is being so unfair, let that fake angel go to the finals! Goddess Lemon isn't someone who can be summoned and dismissed

names like Lucian

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

intend to participate in this competition, but I will definitely be

After her announcement, she noticed Alaric had left the stream. Hopefully,

of the live stream, his emotions a mix of frustration and

was only at

the competition. He had always held onto some hope, believing Lemira wouldn't abandon the

in the last playoff, Lemira had returned

tantrum and would eventually show up for the finals. But he was wrong this time. Alaric, half amused and half despairing, turned

her. If I were her, I wouldn't forgive you either." "But I've always talked to Lemira like that, ever since we

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