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.

for your accident

the truth about what happened back then, and I'll

his gaze fixed on

Cornered, Asher's frustration

speaking, "Evander, when you

know what to do You need

sher's

perspective back then!"

his rambling, "So, you deliberately ignored the

face turned ashen, and after a tense pause, he quietly

Lemira turned to Evander triumphantly, "You heard it. Your leg wasn't

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

decision, maybe things would've been different. Maybe

Asher's expression was pained,

this hurt more

glared at Lemira,

you asked. Now

your end and not