When They Beg I Rise (Lemira) novel Chapter 1089

Lemira found Rowan's words profoundly unsettling.

What did he understand?

There was no logical way he could know anything about her past life.

Caspian stepped over, misreading her silence. "Lemmy, are you worried about the trial tomorrow? Don't stress. Hale won't find out."

Alaric chimed in. "Yeah, exactly. The paternity test proves everything. The Black family is nothing but a pack of backstabbing leeches anyway."

Lemira forced a stiff, unnatural smile, not having the energy to argue.

Asher scoffed, his patience snapping. "Lemira, we're all trying our best here. We've been up all night dealing with this for Mom and Dad's case. You aren't the only one sacrificing."

Lemira slowly lifted her head, her gaze locking onto Asher like a sniper's laser.

Asher faltered slightly. "W-what? Why are you looking at me like that?"

Lemira stood up, her face a mask of absolute disdain.

Asher swallowed hard. "Am I wrong? I know you suffered in the past, but how long are you going to hold this grudge? Are you going to look down on us from your high horse for the rest of your life?"

Lemira let out a sharp, mocking laugh. "Do you even deserve to speak to me?"

Asher flushed red. "You—"

Caspian grabbed Asher's arm and yanked him back. "Enough! Shut up. You're the oldest, act like it for once."

Asher looked infuriated. "How am I not acting like the oldest?! I've tolerated her attitude for months!"

"Then tolerate it a little more! You're her older brother!"

Asher bit back his rage, but seeing the sharp glares from the rest of his brothers, he finally snapped his mouth shut.

Lucian stepped in carefully. "Lemmy, we need to strategize for the trial. You should call Attorney Bennett. We need a backup plan. The sun is about to come up."

Lemira took a deep, steadying breath. He was right. This wasn't the time to rip her brothers apart.

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