When They Beg I Rise (Lemira) novel Chapter 422

Caspian frowned, frustration clear in his tone, “Lucian, don’t try to stop me. Be careful, or you might get hurt.”

“She’s still young; she needs time to think things through. Lemmy, you better hurry up and leave. Drop me a text once you get to school.”

Lucian stepped in front of Caspian, blocking his way.

Without looking back, Lemira walked away.

Seeing how much thinner Lucian had become, Caspian couldn’t bring himself to dismiss Lucian’s concerns.

Fine, he thought, he’ll give Lemira a day to make up her mind.

As Lemira left the hospital, her mind felt utterly blank.

Wandering the streets alone, she couldn’t bring herself to think about anything.

The events of the past were a complete blur to her.

Orion followed her from a distance, too scared to approach.

It wasn’t until Lemira had walked quite a way that he couldn’t resist honking his horn, “Lemira.”

Hearing her name, Lemira stopped and saw Orion.

The moment she saw him, tears streamed down her face.

She was overwhelmed with sadness.

Orion quickly got out of his car and approached her. Lemira immediately hugged him, “Just let me hold you for a moment, just a moment.”

Orion was stiff, caught off guard.

After a pause, he finally asked, “What’s wrong?”

After Lemira let him go and wiped her tears, she said, “Take me home, please.”

Once in the car, Orion glanced at her, uncertain but noticing her distressed state.

He chose not to ask, too afraid to press further.

Upon arriving at the apartment, Orion offered, “I’ll walk you up.”

“No need, you go back. I just want some time alone,” Lemira responded, her hand trembling slightly, not wanting to argue.

Back in her apartment, Lemira lay on her bed, her thoughts in turmoil.

The next day, Lemira was woken up by a call.

It was Janice: “You didn’t come home last night. Aren’t you coming to the morning classes?”

“Nah, I don’t feel like it. Can you mark me present?” Lemira replied, her mood somber.