When They Beg, I Rise!

Chapter 370

Matthew's eyes flickered open to the buzz of his phone, immediately snapping to alertness at the sight of Lemira's message. Pulling himself up, he read her words and let out a sigh of relief. "See, I knew my sister-in-law wouldn't mean any harm," he muttered, his spirits

lifting.

With a grin, he texted back, [Well, that's a weight off my shoulders.]

Seeing his response, Lemira felt a wave of relief wash over her. [Are you coming to the weekend barbecue?] she typed.

There was no question about it; he had to be there. It was his duty to watch over his sister-in-law, especially since his brother couldn't risk making an appearance due to his immigration status. "Now's my chance to shine," he thought, giddy at the prospect of proving his worth and making his brother regret ever joking about him being picked from a dumpster.

"Matthew!! Are you still not up? Your grandma's waiting to have breakfast with you!"

Mrs. Amanda burst into the room, her gaze sweeping over the chaos of her son's bedroom, her temples throbbing with frustration. "Mom, how can you just barge in here? I'm entitled to my privacy, you know."

"What privacy? Get up now!" Mrs. Amanda retorted, eyeing her younger son. "Your brother sent you back here, didn't he? To stop me from digging into that girl he's been shielding."

you just respect

this for his own

his nose. "Why do you care

that, Mrs. Amanda's blood pressure soared. "What did

free to be with whoever he wants to be with. It's his life!" Matthew shot back, dodging as his mother

the top of his lungs, "Grandma,

gave chase,

heavily. "Even if I am the stepmom, I'll ensure he marries well, just to shut those gossips up!" Despite her frustration she couldn't deny her affection for Orion, whom she'd raised from a young boy. "Why can't Matthew be even

my thing, but if you're going, I'm in.] After all, he prided himself on being a supportive and upright

reassured by

when they met. Later,

the Maple Group's

[I'm free, I'll head

briefed her. "Do you know