When They Beg, I Rise!

"Evander, I get it. Being a part of the Langston family is awkward for me. Honestly, the only reason I'm still around is because of them. If my death would bring peace to the Langstons, I'd be willing to go."

"I won't let you die!" Evander exclaimed, panic in his eyes. "If you die, then my life loses all meaning."

Without missing a beat, he grabbed the other paring knife from the table, but Asher quickly snatched it away. "Are you crazy?" Asher barked.

"Asher, you know I've always had feelings for Eve. Ever since my leg was injured, I felt unworthy of her and couldn't muster the courage to confess. I've only been able to watch over her from afar. But now that she wants to be with me, I'm ready to protect her with my life."

Asher, holding the knife, seemed more defeated than ever.

Meanwhile, Lemira stood by, watching the drama unfold with an apple slice in her hand. "Go on, why stop now?" she teased.

"Lemira, do you have any decency? Can you really stand by and let Eve die?" Evander snapped, knocking the fruit plate out of Lemira's hand in frustration.

Lemira responded coolly, "Well, if you want me to drop the matter with Evelina, there's a deal I proposed to Asher, but it seems he hasn't shared it with you."

Both Evander and Evelina turned to Asher, curiosity piqued.

Evander cut to the chase, "Asher, what exactly did Lemira propose?"

Asher's expression faltered, silence taking hold.

"Evander, remember how I took the blame for your accident all these years? Asher should

what happened back then, and

stepped forward, his gaze fixed on Asher. "Asher,

Cornered, Asher's frustration

match for Lemira's persistence. He hesitated before speaking, "Evander, when you had your accident and

to do You need to

sher's

perspective back then!"

you deliberately ignored the calls, forcing me to decide,

after a tense pause, he

to Evander triumphantly, "You heard it.

shifted through a palette of emotions, disbelief written all over as he looked at Asher. "Why? My

decision, maybe things would've been different. Maybe his

Asher's expression was pained,

this hurt

He glared at Lemira,

you

end