When They Beg, I Rise!

Matthew spoke up one afternoon, and the moment he saw the color drain from Asher's face, he knew his suspicions were right.

Orion, upon hearing the news, massaged his temples, equally taken aback.

"Bro, you can just handle this directly, can't you? But Mom and Grandma seem to be against you two, and if Grandma has already put in a word with the Waverlies, I doubt your influence will do much good."

"Don't worry about Mom and Grandma; just keep an eye on them for me."

"You got it, bro. I'm on your side, down with this whole arranged marriage nonsense! But sticking around home means I can't make any extra cash on the side, and I'm running a bit tight."

"I'll increase the limit on your card."

"Thanks, bro. You're the best, I swear. Mission will be accomplished."

Seeing the limit on his card increased, Matthew couldn't help but beam with joy. Time to pick up a new ride!

After leaving the gaming team base, Lemira returned to her dorm, completely exhausted.

Janice tried to comfort her: "Asher's gone too far, using every dirty trick in the book just to set you back. You nearly died that day."

figure something out,

just irks me, you know? With all the brothers you have, yet Evelina, that

to me. I can do just fine on

her declaration than her new roommate chimed in, "I don't agree. Family is important. No matter what happens, it's all about sticking

true for most families, but some aren't worth it." "You have no idea

not argue

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she decided to give Lucian a call, only to find his phone

straight to the hospital

she arrived, Lucian's

her that Lucian had been

moved him closer to Rowan, as Caspian

today," Caspian said, still in his patient's gown, face masked. "Where's

medical orders and was forcibly moved by Asher's people the next day. Even I don't know where he

room, she realized Asher had acted faster than

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