When They Beg, I Rise!

Chapter 223

Lemmy felt Orion was genuinely kind to her, different from anyone else.

She once mistook his kindness as a sign he had feelings for her. Why else would he be so nice? But, in the end, it was just wishful thinking on her part. Orion seemed choked up for a moment before he finally said, "It's not out of the question."

Lemira's heart skipped a beat. What did he mean by that?

Orion continued, "Since you've cut ties with your brothers, you can consider me family from now on."

"I'm not in need of a brother."

Lemira stood up, "I'm full. I'm going to pack."

She left, feeling a bit downhearted.

Orion watched her leave, his gaze complex. Thaddeus walked in, "Done talking? Ready to let go this time?"

Orion remained silent, downing his glass of wine in one gulp, his eyes dark and brooding.

Lemira's feelings were easy to read. But he felt he wasn't worthy, nor did he have the right.

headed straight for the

to Orion, suddenly hugging him, "I'm leaving. Thanks for being there for me over this period of time. I'll never

moment before patting her back, "Contact me anytime. I'll always

then awkwardly

over, "I want a hug

blocked Thaddeus with a stern face, "We're running out of time.

take good care

Orion,

hours later, the plane landed at Orvin Airport. Stepping off, Lemira felt a bit nervous, "I wonder if our project will stand out at

encouraged, "Have some

BUMS

was just

went directly to

her

in tow, made her way to the display area. Thaddeus, wearing a baseball cap to

followed her in.

and quickly excused himself, "I've got to hit

prepared materials. Looking up,

a Langston

saw her too and approached with a surprised look,