When They Beg I Rise (Lemira) novel Chapter 613

Seeing Orion's dark expression brought a small flicker of satisfaction to Lemira's heart.

She turned and walked towards the elevator.

Soon, a steady set of footsteps followed behind her. She didn't have to guess who it was.

The elevator doors opened, and Lemira stepped inside. From the corner of her eye, she saw Orion follow her in, standing beside her.

They were close, with only a fist's width of distance between them.

The elevator was silent. Lemira glanced up at their reflections in the polished doors and met his dark gaze, immediately lowering her eyes.

She could feel his intense stare on her, but she refused to look up.

Orion watched her with a helpless expression, his gaze fixed on the fair profile of her face. He had barely slept these past few days.

Every time he closed his eyes, all he could see was her angry face as she said she was breaking up with him.

He had never been so anxious in his life, yet he was completely powerless against her.

Before long, the elevator doors opened.

Orion still hadn't figured out what to say when Lemira walked out without a second glance.

Frustrated and dejected, he hurried after her. "Wait, I'll take you back."

"There's no need to trouble yourself, Mr. Everhart. There are plenty of taxis here. It's very convenient."

Lemira turned back to face him, her eyes and tone distant.

Orion felt a tightness in his chest and took a deep breath. "I have something to say to you."

"I think we've already said everything that needs to be said."

Lemira tried to walk away, but he pulled her back, and she stumbled into his arms.

She instinctively struggled, but his arms held her tight.

"Orion," Lemira said, her voice strained.

"I'm here."

"You're shameless."

She walked over. "What is it you wanted to say, Mrs. Waverly?"

"I heard the Langston family has an adopted daughter named Evelina. It seems she's quite close with your brothers. I understand your brother Asher has cleaned up her messes several times."

Hearing this, Lemira had a good idea of what Mrs. Waverly was getting at.

Mrs. Waverly frowned at his words. "I didn't take Asher for a man who can't see things clearly."

If he couldn't, the Waverlies would never have agreed to let him marry into their family.

Mrs. Waverly fell silent.

Orion continued, "Mrs. Waverly, if your family is looking for a man to marry in, you'd be wise to re-evaluate his character."