When They Beg, I Rise!

Chapter 560

Lemira let out a bitter laugh. "Why not just call Lucian and confront him directly?"

She dialed Lucian's number, but there was no answer. Still, she was almost certain Alaric was onto something.

Alaric, brimming with righteous anger, glared at Asher. "Asher, did I say anything wrong?"

Asher, feeling a pang of guilt, stammered, "You misunderstood. I was just telling Lucian that I regretted missing Lemira's call, which led to Evander losing his leg."

Lemira shot back, "And if you'd answered the call?"

Asher hesitated. "Well, then it would have been a serious decision to make."

"And what if not amputating meant he would die?"

Asher was at a loss for words. The only answer was the obvious one: amputation to save a life. But he couldn't bring himself to say it out loud.

Finally, Asher protested, "Who could have known what would happen back then?"

"Exactly, who could have known? Yet everyone blames me. Is that fair?"

will make sure the foundation holds Evelina accountable. Let's

Lemira stormed upstairs, leaving the room in

Asher. I'm going to contact Lucian and make sure he clears up the truth about what

dare you speak to me like that?" Asher was both nervous and defensive, realizing that everyone seemed to be siding with Lemira against him. Did the truth even matter after all these

left, only three

I love. Do you really want

"Has she truly agreed to be

the years, he'd done everything to make up for it. But he never expected

"Eve agreed. That's why I came

what if she's

wasn't naive. He'd noticed Evelina changing, becoming more manipulative and ambitious. While these

Ashe couldn't stand.

took Evelina's hand.

and it's made me realize how good Evander is to me. I

could find a way, perhaps by reaching out to the Waverlies. But knowing Asher's pride, Evelina doubted he would humble

she had Evander

his temples. "Let me