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?"

idea; she found it pointless and much preferred earning through

sights set on entering showbiz through Caspian's production

not hitting the top tier college mark. No need for a gap year, just

going to persuade Lemira

mistakes. Without Evelina around, he

saying his piece,

retreating figure, Evelina bit her lip, frustrated. What was Lucian's

was no match for Lemira? Even if she took a gap year,

seemed to

Lucian's words to heart. He's always been extra protective of Lemira,

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

putting on an

turned to Zack, "Is the soup I made for Lucian ready yet? It might not be as

be ready in a

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

upstairs. But just as she had slipped into her