When They Beg I Rise (Lemira) novel Chapter 363

Matthew was as stubborn as a mule. "If my sister-in-law isn't talking, then neither am I!"

He knew it. He was being played by his brother yet again.

This was just typical, the story of his life!

Orion's tone was less than pleasant. "My patience is wearing thin!"

"Bro, am I even your real brother, or did you pick me up from a dumpster?"

"If you know, you know."

Matthew was livid. "I don't care, I am your real brother. If you're so sure, why don't you get your wife to spill the beans, huh!"

With that, Matthew hung up the phone in a huff. Always getting picked on!

Orion tried calling back several times, but the little rascal wouldn't pick up.

Rubbing his temples in frustration, he texted: "Growing wings, are you?"

That little brat!

Matthew wouldn't have spilled something he shouldn't have, making Lemira doubt who he really was, would he?

Orion felt a pang of anxiety.

But from what Matthew said, it didn't seem likely.

Changing into a fresh set of clothes, Orion stepped outside to find Lemira sitting by herself on the ground, looking utterly forlorn.

Seeing her like that tugged at his heartstrings.

He walked over and casually tossed a pair of boxing gloves at her, hitting her squarely.

"Ouch!"

Lemira looked up to see Orion smirking at her with a playful gleam in his eyes.

She couldn't help but want to punch him.

Standing up, she accused, "You did that on purpose, didn't you?"

"It was clearly an accident. Did you see me throw it? It rolled over by itself."

"Do you really think I'd buy that?"

Lemira had been wallowing in a pit of despair over what Matthew had said, but Orion's stunt had shifted her mood entirely to annoyance.

Picking up the boxing gloves, Orion challenged, "If you're feeling aggrieved, why not prove your point with a few rounds?"

Biting her lip, Lemira noticed the band-aid on his shoulder. He hadn't moved an inch.

Following her gaze, Orion assured, "Don't worry, I've got it covered."

This guy, could he ever just speak plainly?