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.

remember how I took the blame for your accident all

Asher, "Just speak the truth about what happened back then, and I'll drop everything. Isn't that a

his gaze fixed on Asher. "Asher, what's going

Cornered, Asher's frustration

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

to

sher's

perspective back then!"

rambling, "So, you deliberately ignored

a tense pause, he quietly

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

written all over as he looked at Asher. "Why? My leg could've been

made the decision, maybe things would've

Asher's expression was pained,

this hurt more

glared

you asked. Now

end and not