When They Beg, I Rise!

Lemira blurted out, "I wanna hit a bar tonight."

"Sure thing."

"No way."

Lemira instinctively turned to Orion, her eyes shimmering with a hint of anticipation.

After a moment of silent communication, Orion caved, "Why the sudden urge to hit a bar?"

Lemira's voice was tinged with longing, "Never been to one, so I wanna check it out."

Truth be told, she had never set foot in a bar in this life.

In her previous life, she had visited a bar once, but it left her with a psychological scar. This time around, she wanted to face her fears, to dispel the shadows lingering in her heart. Thaddeus playfully slapped Orion on the chest, "Aw, come on, why be such a party pooper, you tyrant, you meanie!"

Orion's lips twitched, "You better zip it, drama queen!"

Lemira couldn't help but laugh until her stomach hurt. She was genuinely enjoying her life now.

a message from Lucian soon after. [Lemon, the results are out. How did you do? Did your score get affected?] Lemira scoffed at the message. Clearly, Lucian was aware

Lemira replied; [What do you

as compensation? I'm here for it. Even if you want to take a gap year, I'll be by your side

Lemira didn't respond

he had affected Lemira's performance, despite her hard work

were trying to console

Sterling, your performance dipped because you were sick during the exams. Your real potential is

in,

For families like ours

to attend the same college as her, but now it seems impossible." Without

suggesting Lemira really did suffer

a stern

"Alaric, are you taking

is our sister. How does her doing poorly

my intention. I was

Evelina doesn't mean you have to put Lemmy down,