When They Beg I Rise (Lemira) novel Chapter 263

Lemira stood her ground, letting out a cold smirk.

Evelina took a few steps back. She hadn't expected Lucian to be here as well!

What now? Lucian had heard everything she said!

Swallowing hard, Evelina explained, “Lucian, I was just looking out for Lemmy, you know? The stunt she pulled has ticked off a bunch of people at school. I said those words because I was just worried she might not be able to have a peaceful life at this school in the future. That's all I meant.”

But Lucian wasn't buying it. He had caught the sneer in Evelina's voice as well as a tone that was clearly different.

His suspicious gaze on Evelina hardened as he began to wonder if she had always been this two-faced, and if that was why Lemira's relationship with their family had gradually soured.

Lucian turned to Lemira, “Sis, call me if you run into any problem. I've decided to move the business to Orvin, so I'm always around!”

All Lemira felt was irritation, “I only want one thing: for you to keep your distance!”

As she descended the staircase, she couldn't help but wonder why the Langston family always seemed to loom over her. How irritating! She didn't need Lucian's help.

After Lemira left, Lucian's unfathomable gaze lingered on Evelina, “Lemmy's going through a lot, and you didn’t think to tell us?”

“I...I was going to, but Lemira told me to stay out of it. I was just checking things out today before deciding whether to tell you.”

Evelina couldn’t even look Lucian in the eye, her guilt evident.

Lucian felt a pang of disappointment to Evelina, “Evelina, have you ever lied to us before?”

“Lucian, I’ve never lied to you, really, I swear!”

Evelina's eyes reddened in exasperation, a picture of wronged innocence.

If in the past, Lucian might have been softened and let this pass, but now he didn’t feel anything. He began to doubt if Evelina was as sincere as she appeared, pondering if perhaps he had been deceived all these years.