When They Beg I Rise (Lemira) novel Chapter 185

Lemira's voice was icy-cold, "To put it accurately, you were not my brother long ago."

"You want to cut ties with me?"

"How many times have you said that before? Have you forgotten?"

Alaric felt a twinge of guilt, "I-I was just blowing off steam. I never meant any of it."

"But I did. Actions should follow words."

Lemira faced her two brothers, "I never speak just to vent. Goodbye, or rather, let's hope we don't see each other again."

Her expression was unusually serious, her fair complexion contrasting with her piercing eyes. After speaking her piece, Lemira turned and spotted Orion and Thaddeus.

A look of satisfaction was evident in Orion's gaze. Thaddeus began to clap, "Well said!"

Seeing them, Lemira felt a wave of relief wash over her.

In fact, she never wanted to voice these thoughts, as if she cared too much about the Langstons. But today, when Lucian contacted Orion behind her back and pressured him to come to the hospital, she'd had enough.

"Lemira, don't think you're something special just because you aced your exams, thinking you can leave the Langston family behind! Without the Langston family, you're nothing!"

Alaric's eyes were red with anger for what she’d said. He couldn't believe Lemira cared so much. Why hadn't she said anything before? He thought she didn't care.

Lemira turned back, her gaze icy, "Without me, wouldn't you fail to even make it to the finals of the team competition? Without me, wouldn't that game program deal fall through?"

A look of embarrassment flashed in Alaric's eyes. He couldn't argue; these were facts.

Thaddeus added fuel to the fire from nearby, "Without you guys, Sweet Lemon's grades skyrocketed, becoming the top of the city. She became a gaming sensation, with teams lining up to offer her deals. She's better off without you."

Orion's tone was cold, "Ask yourselves, what have you done for her all these years?"

Alaric instinctively retorted, "We have."