When They Beg, I Rise!

Chapter 190

Lemira felt a stir as she watched him lounge with such a careless ease, which was intriguingly inviting.

She lowered her gaze, "I was just trying to be helpful, you know."

"Don't worry, she'll share my bed," Orion said with a smirk. "Kid, you're young but your mind sure runs wild."

Lemira's mood soured instantly as she heard those words. The thought of him being so kind to another girl, sharing a bed with her even, saddened her. Her expression cooled significantly, "I'll head back to rest."

With that, Lemira turned and left, her departure marked by the forceful shut of the door. Orion, hearing the slam, arched an eyebrow. Was she angry?

"Orion, you're not being straight with her, man. You don't really have a girlfriend. That's lying."

"I didn't lie to her. Don't you share a room with your girlfriend?"

Thaddeus sipped on his lemonade, "You were just playing words with her. Sweet Lemon's thoughtful, keeping it by the bed. If it weren't for her status, I'd say she's quite the match for you." Orion's gaze darkened, "Don't joke about that."

up, and it's clear as

Orion's lips, his eyes not following suit, "What else? Justice

needed to

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words, Lemira wished she could

she felt distressed. For a while, she had managed to forget about Orion's supposed girlfriend, hoping if ignored, it would feel like

she had brought up moving out was to avoid bringing trouble to Orion from Asher finding out

next day, she

a final meeting, and as a technician, you've got to take

for the meeting."

start your own venture or anything involving the Langston family in the future,

about avoiding?" After a

mix of annoyance. She wasn't one to run

headed to the hospital in the afternoon where Lucian was

a real meeting indeed. On

as he saw Lemira, "Glad you could make it.