Asher's face flushed with anger, turning a shade of crimson as intense emotions surged within him. For a moment, he was at a complete loss for words.

Lemira paid him no mind and instead walked out of the lounge with Orion by her side.

Lucian considered following them, but with Asher having fainted from anger, he had no choice but to stay behind and care for him.

Outside, Lemira glanced over the lively charity event. "What brings you here?" she asked Orion.

"I was concerned, so I decided to come and see how things were going," he answered, carefully examining her expression. Despite her usual composed demeanor, he couldn't shake off a sense of unease.

He couldn't resist inquiring, "What's your plan regarding the foundation?"

Lemira gave a light shrug, a mischievous smile tugging at her lips. "I was acting. The more I pretend to be reluctant, the more Evelina will trust my words."

She secretly hoped Evelina would make a move on the funds raised today.

Orion had suspected as much, though he had been too distracted by other concerns to fully realize it earlier.

"Today, two prominent society ladies attended, Mrs. Amanda and Mrs. Grace Draven. Likely here out of respect for the Waverlies."

Lemira suddenly turned to him, curiosity in her eyes. "I realized today that I've seen Mrs. Amanda at the hospital once. Do you remember?"

slightly

was avoiding

given it much thought, but now


Lemira was the girl from the car accident years ago, and he knew it wouldn't remain

do you think about what Asher said regarding differences in

his true identity, fearing she would think he hid it from her because

on her tiptoes and placed a finger over his lips. "I don't

held her hand. "Please, let me

to me. I don't care about who you are or where you come from because I love

face in her hands. "Don't let Asher's words bother you. You matter more

if filled to the brim

courage.

shifted, her gaze landing somewhere beyond

kn

in the act, hiding behind a now cleared arrangement of

frustration. Was this kid born


where Matthew stood,

nudge with his foot, making him wince, "Ow! Who's kicking

saw Orion, he quickly fell silent, like a meek little

kick, was startled, but Matthew didn't seem upset. Were they on good

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