When They Beg, I Rise!

Asher's heart softened at the sight of Evelina's woeful expression.

He turned to the investigator and said, "I know Eve well, she's not the type to cheat. Besides, with her grades being this low, there's no point in cheating, is there?" Evelina choked a little at Asher's tone.

She felt quite indignant deep down, blaming her poor performance on the time she lost preparing for the team competition.

Still, she managed to show gratitude, "Thanks for believing in me, Asher."

The lead investigator was unfazed, "Sorry, but we've got to follow procedure and hope you'll cooperate."

It was curious how eager they were to investigate the other one, yet put up every possible obstacle when it came to this girl!

Rumors seemed true after all. The Langstons favored the adopted girl, mistreating their own.

Asher, with a stern face, protested, "No, you can't just investigate willy-nilly. We have a lawyer."

"Mr. Langston, resisting the investigation like this will also be noted. Are you obstructing because you have something to hide?"

could I possibly have something to hide? Eve is sensitive. What if this investigation traumatizes

deliberately, "But Mr. Langston, you didn't seem to have these concerns when we

why is it okay to suspect me of cheating and not Evelina? Who says a poor student can't cheat? Maybe she'd get

his expression awkward, "Because

Evelina for affection. It wouldn't be surprising if she

always trusted Evelina in her

"Asher, I trust Evelina too. But to clear any doubts, it's

she had cheated for years without getting caught by any teachers. Even when she was once suspected, someone else took the blame for

picture of grievance, "Asher, I can handle a little injustice. As long as it doesn't tarnish the Langston family's name, I'm willing to do

this, Asher grew

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