When They Beg I Rise (Lemira) novel Chapter 190

Lemira felt a stir as she watched him lounge with such a careless ease, which was intriguingly inviting.

She lowered her gaze, "I was just trying to be helpful, you know."

"Don't worry, she'll share my bed," Orion said with a smirk. "Kid, you're young but your mind sure runs wild."

Lemira's mood soured instantly as she heard those words. The thought of him being so kind to another girl, sharing a bed with her even, saddened her.

Her expression cooled significantly, "I'll head back to rest."

With that, Lemira turned and left, her departure marked by the forceful shut of the door. Orion, hearing the slam, arched an eyebrow. Was she angry?

"Orion, you're not being straight with her, man. You don't really have a girlfriend. That's lying."

“I didn’t lie to her. Don’t you share a room with your girlfriend?”

Thaddeus sipped on his lemonade, "You were just playing words with her. Sweet Lemon's thoughtful, keeping it by the bed. If it weren't for her status, I'd say she's quite the match for you."

Orion's gaze darkened, "Don't joke about that."

"Alright, enough with the banter. I just got word: the exam surveillance footage was pulled up, and it's clear as day – Ms. Fake Angel cheated, an obvious evidence. What's your move?"

A smile played on Orion's lips, his eyes not following suit, "What else? Justice will be served."

Bugs needed to be squashed.

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Back at her apartment, recalling Orion's words, Lemira wished she could knock some sense into him.

Lying on her bed, she felt distressed. For a while, she had managed to forget about Orion's supposed girlfriend, hoping if ignored, it would feel like it never happened. But that was just wishful thinking.