When They Beg I Rise (Lemira) novel Chapter 1010

Lemira stated coldly, "I know he wouldn't. The Sinclairs are obviously behind this."

But knowing it and stopping it were two very different things.

As long as Hale remained in the Lyria Remand Center, there would be a target on his back.

Even if he survived today, what about tomorrow?

Rowan stepped up beside Lemira. "Don't worry. As long as he still has a pulse, my medical team will ensure he makes a full recovery. He won't miss his day in court."

Before Lemira could respond, Evelina lunged forward, clutching Rowan's arm, her face stained with dramatic tears. "Rowan, you have to save him! He's the only family I have left!"

Despite secretly blaming her father for ruining her cushy life, seeing him clinging to life still sent her into a panic.

Rowan stared at her hand with undisguised revulsion and yanked his arm out of her grip.

His tone was absolute ice. "I am saving him for the Langston family's sake."

"Thank you, Rowan! I knew you cared about me the most."

Evelina beamed through her tears, playing the part of the tragic, adorable victim flawlessly.

Rowan didn't buy a second of it. "I said I'm doing this for the Langstons. Not for you."

Evelina's smile froze. She stood completely still, staring at him in shock.

It finally hit her—Rowan had zero affection for her.

Just then, the doors to the operating room swung open, and a surgeon stepped out. "Family of the patient?"

Evelina practically shoved her way to the front. "That's me! Is my dad okay?"

"The patient was stabbed in the throat with a sharpened toothbrush. Luckily, the guards found him immediately, and the blade narrowly missed his major arteries. He's stabilized. However, we won't know if there's permanent damage to his vocal cords until he wakes up."

Lemira exhaled a heavy breath. "So he's alive?"

That was the only thing that mattered.

Sebastian had been sweating bullets; if their star witness died, their case was practically dead on arrival.

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