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?"

the idea; she found it pointless

set on entering showbiz through Caspian's production

your best, you're not hitting the top tier college mark. No need for a gap year, just go for

had made up his mind. He was going to persuade

mistakes. Without Evelina around, he

his piece,

retreating figure, Evelina bit her lip,

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

seemed to sense

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

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

putting on an air

for Lucian ready yet? It might not be as good as Lemmy's, but I hope it eases his stomach pain."

ready in

a bar tonight, unwind a bit." "Cool, I'll go upstairs

turning to head upstairs. But just as she had slipped