When They Beg I Rise (Lemira) novel Chapter 511

Asher rushed into the hallway just as Lemira was about to leave.

"Lemira, wait up!"

"If your words mean nothing, then there's no reason for me to stay," Lemira retorted, her tone icy.

Asher's expression hardened, and he forced out, "I must have misheard earlier. I thought it was you who started the fight."

If Lemira left now, what would happen with Caspian and Alaric? He couldn't afford to carry that burden.

Lemira's lips twisted into a cold smile. "Did you mishear, or did someone deliberately twist the truth?"

Asher's tone grew softer. "Does it really matter?"

"It does matter. You all love sweeping things under the rug, but I'm done with that. We need to clear this up."

Just as Lemira finished speaking, Caspian dragged Evelina into the room.

Caspian glared at Evelina. "So, what exactly did you tell Asher earlier? Repeat it."

Evelina sheepishly glanced at Asher. "Asher, I never said Lemmy hit me."

Asher felt a twinge of discomfort. Evelina hadn't said it outright, but her tone certainly implied it was Lemira.

He paused for a moment, then addressed Lemira, "I guess I misheard. Is that enough?"

"Asher, if you misheard, you should apologize to Lemira," Lucian interjected, stepping in. "You assumed Lemira was at fault, and that's on you. She's been wronged by our assumptions before, and we can't let it happen again."

Asher's expression was reluctant. He was Asher, after all. Apologizing wasn't in his nature.

Noticing Asher's hesitation, Evelina quickly added, "It's really my fault. I misled Asher, which caused all this. I should be the one to apologize."

Seeing Evelina take the blame, Asher felt somewhat relieved. He had been irritated with her moments before.

Lemira let go of Evelina’s hand, making a point to wipe her own on Evelina's clothing.

Evelina felt her blood pressure spike. This woman was definitely doing this on purpose, pretending to return to the Langston family to take everything from her.

Back in the dining room, the butler, Zack, approached. "Mr. Langston, shall we serve dinner?"

Lemira's smirk deepened when she saw Zack.

Zack noticed her gaze but avoided making eye contact.

As they took their seats, Lemira noticed Evelina habitually pulling out a chair. She swooped in and sat down. "Thanks!"

Evelina fumed. "That's my seat!"

"Really? Well, I just love sitting here," Lemira replied with a cheeky grin.