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?"

she found it pointless and much preferred earning

had her sights set on

top tier college mark. No need for a gap year, just go for

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

any mistakes. Without Evelina around, he

his piece,

Evelina bit her lip, frustrated. What

meant she was no match for Lemira? Even if she took a

to sense

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

on it? After all, Lucian's been good to me too. I'm content

putting on an air

ready yet? It might not be as good as Lemmy's, but I

be ready

Alaric felt a bit relieved, "No worries about the exams, Eve. Let's hit a bar tonight, unwind a bit." "Cool, I'll go upstairs and get changed then. Zack, could you please take the soup up to

just as she had slipped into her