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 pointless and much

sights set on entering showbiz through Caspian's production

even at your best, you're not hitting the top tier college mark. No need for a gap

had made up his mind. He was going to persuade Lemira

he was determined not to make any mistakes.

his piece, Lucian

his retreating figure, Evelina bit her lip,

she took a gap year,

to

Evelina, "Eve, don't take Lucian's words to heart. He's always been extra protective of Lemira, but it'll blow

been good to

putting on an

"Is the soup I made for Lucian ready yet? It might

ready in a

a bar tonight, unwind a bit." "Cool, I'll go upstairs and get changed then. Zack, could you please take the soup up to Lucian

was excited, turning to head upstairs. But just as she had slipped into her dress, her