When They Beg, I Rise!

Alaric retorted, "Even if Lemira didn't ace her exams, it's not like she needs to take a gap year or something. Her grades are better than most of us here, aside from Rowan. She's pretty much killing it." The progress she made in just a few months was something most people could only dream of.

Evelina was taken aback by Alaric's defense; she looked at him, not expecting him to stand up for Lemira as well.

Lucian had been acting differently, and now Alaric too showed signs of change. A wave of panic swept over Evelina.

She couldn't bear the thought of losing her brothers' favor.

Evelina said uneasily, "I get that Lemmy's grades have shot up, but maybe this sudden improvement isn't stable, you know? That could be why she underperformed."

Lucian was in turmoil, "Isn't your school hosting a seminar on college applications tomorrow, where gap year options are also discussed?"

Evelina nodded, "Exactly."

"Let's check it out tomorrow then."

"Lucian, do you think I should take a gap year too?"

keen on the idea; she found it

sights set on entering showbiz

was calm as ever, "Eve, even at your best, you're not hitting the top tier college mark. No need for a gap year, just go for a major

his mind. He was going to persuade Lemira to consider a gap

make any mistakes. Without Evelina around, he

his

figure, Evelina bit her lip, frustrated. What

took

to sense

don't take Lucian's words to heart. He's always been extra protective of Lemira,

all, Lucian's been

putting on

Zack, "Is the soup I made for Lucian ready yet? It might not be as good as Lemmy's,

ready in a

felt a bit relieved, "No worries about the exams, Eve. Let's hit a bar tonight, unwind a bit." "Cool, I'll go

turning to head upstairs. But just as she had slipped into her