When They Beg I Rise (Lemira) novel Chapter 37

Lemira stood there, her face expressionless as she watched them.

Huh, did they really think she was still the same old Lemira? They never asked for her opinion, just brushed it off as if that was some grand favor to her.

She didn't care anymore.

Alaric, on the other hand, seemed guilty, unable to meet Lemira's eyes, waiting for Lucian to intervene.

Lucian, acting as the head of the family, continued, "Lemmy, after this competition, you've proven your strength. Your place in the team is irreplaceable." With that, Lemira should feel reassured.

Evelina's face darkened. She was incredibly resentful.

Despite all her efforts, why was it so easy for Lemira to snatch her place? She might lack natural talent, but her efforts were no less than Lemira's.

Alaric looked at Lemira hopefully; though he didn't speak, he too wished for Lemira to join the team. They had extended an olive branch; surely, Lemira wouldn't stay mad.

Lemira's gaze was icy, "I refuse."

Alaric was taken aback, "Why?"

"I joined the competition because someone disrespected our parents, not because I had any interest in joining the team."

"But you've obviously been practicing in secret, isn't that to come back?"

Lemira hadn't become this good overnight. She must have been secretly training, if not to join the team then what for?

Alaric didn't believe her, staring straight at her.

Lemira, with her clear, cold gaze, replied, "No."

Alaric's heart sank; he couldn't help but say, "Lemira, do I need to apologize personally for you to forgive me?"