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."

the banter. I just got word: the exam surveillance footage was pulled up, and it's clear

eyes not following suit, "What

needed to

---

Orion's words, Lemira wished she could knock

had managed to forget about Orion's supposed girlfriend, hoping if ignored, it would

trouble to Orion from Asher finding out she

she

We need all hands on deck for a final meeting, and as a

not. Missing one person won't make a difference for the meeting." Lemira wasn't keen on crossing paths

but work is work. If you plan to start your own

a

felt a mix of annoyance. She wasn't one to run from her

the

meeting indeed. On her way, she even wondered

Lemira, "Glad you could make it.