When They Beg, I Rise!

Lemira couldn't help but feel a surge of satisfaction seeing Evelina's dismayed expression.

It was clear as day that Evelina was anything but thrilled about her coming back to the Langston family, especially with Lucian, Caspian, and Alaric rallying by her side.

This was precisely the reaction Lemira had hoped for.

When Evelina posed her question, Asher's discomfort was unmistakable.

Lucian jumped in before Asher could respond, "Asher, haven't you always wanted us to be a close-knit family? Sure, we've had our disagreements, but now Lemmy's willing to bury the hatchet. Alaric and Caspian are cool with it, so let's all just move past this."

Evelina, feeling cornered, argued, "Lucian, but Lemmy's sudden willingness to make amends, who knows what she's up to."

No way was Evelina going to let Lemira waltz back into the Langston family and usurp her spot.

Lucian scoffed, "Lemira is our sister, Ms. Langston. It's only natural for her to want to reconcile. After all, the Langston family is her true home."

Caspian, unable to contain his anger, pointed directly at Evelina and lashed out, "What right do you, a mere chauffeur's daughter, have to question her? You think you can just replace Lemmy and become Ms. Langston? Dream on."

He could clearly see through Evelina's ulterior motives.

replacing Lemmy as Ms. Langston. I

our parents. She's been treated like royalty in the Langston family. She has no reason to

Evelina over the years. Wasn't the accident

"What do

defended, "Caspian, what are you talking about? My dad died in

down, Evelina feared Caspian might know her

Caspian, demanding, "What

how could the accident have happened? Wasn't he responsible

weight in her

breathed a sigh of relief, glad that her father's

dad was always careful. It was another driver who ran a red light and

was speeding. Anyone in their right mind

for words, as she too was unclear about the specifics

about it, but he refused to discuss it, urging her

he panicked and couldn't

talking about