When They Beg I Rise (Lemira) novel Chapter 572

Lemira hadn't planned on asking too many questions, but things were different now between her and Orion.

Orion nodded, "Yeah, my mom asked her to come, but we're not really close."

So that's how it was.

Lemira thought about how Sophia also knew Thaddeus. They probably all ran in the same circles.

Back in the private room, Lemira resumed eating. She hadn't quite satisfied her hunger earlier.

Orion, on the other hand, was lost in thought, replaying the scene from before.

Mrs. Amanda hadn't outed him in public, which was a relief.

He watched Lemira eat, hesitating all the while.

Once Lemira finished, she noticed Orion's troubled expression. "What's on your mind?"

"I have a friend who's in a bit of a situation."

"Oh? What's going on?"

Lemira wondered if this friend was Thaddeus.

"My friend comes from a pretty well-off family. He started dating someone but hasn't told her about his background. Now he's unsure if he should come clean."

"In that case, I say break up."

Orion paled at the mention of breaking up.

He swallowed nervously, "Break up? But what if he doesn't want to break up?"

"Well, then why wasn't he honest from the start?"

Lemira spoke earnestly, "I think two people in a relationship should be honest. If he's hiding his identity, isn't it because he's worried she's after his money?"

"It's not that."

Orion was getting flustered. Negotiating business deals had never made him this anxious.

"Then what is it?"

Orion couldn't bring himself to explain under Lemira's gaze. The real reason was even harder to admit.

Lemira leaned in closer, "Orion, something's off with you."

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