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."

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brothers you have, yet Evelina, that driver's

get to me. I can do just fine on my own. Screw this so-called familial

than her new roommate chimed in, "I don't agree. Family is important.

but some aren't worth it." "You have no idea what Lemira's

not argue

want to discuss her relationship with the Langston family in front of an outsider. Those who don't believe her story wouldn't start now. She didn't need their validation to live her

Lucian a call, only to find

straight to the hospital

she arrived, Lucian's

Lucian had been transferred to another

him closer to Rowan, as

Caspian said, still in his patient's

huge fight with Asher about the medical orders and was forcibly moved

the empty room, she realized Asher

seems Asher has invested quite a