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 all these years? Asher should

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

fixed

Cornered, Asher's frustration

surface, no match for Lemira's persistence. He hesitated before speaking, "Evander, when you had your

aren't know what to do You

sher's

perspective back then!"

his rambling, "So, you deliberately ignored the calls, forcing

a tense

barely carried any weight, but Lemira turned to Evander triumphantly,

through a palette of emotions, disbelief written all over

Asher had made the decision, maybe things would've been different. Maybe his leg would've been

Asher's expression was pained,

this hurt

glared at Lemira,

you asked.

your end and not