When They Beg I Rise (Lemira) novel Chapter 595

Lemira stood in front of Orion, trying to muster the courage to say what she needed to. Janice had already prepared all the harsh words for her, but when it came time to speak, tears streamed down her face uncontrollably.

She hadn’t anticipated crying so much, and neither did Orion. He froze for a moment, then quickly grabbed a towel to wipe her tears away. "I wasn’t with another woman that night," he confessed.

But Lemira pushed his hand away. "Orion, I’ve been thinking a lot these past few days. We should break up."

The words "break up" made Orion’s eyes widen in shock. Without hesitation, he declared, "No, I can't agree to that."

"Orion, this isn’t about what you agree to," Lemira replied, wiping her tears. "I’m serious. We’re just not right for each other."

"We’ve only been together for a short while. How can you know that?" Orion protested, frustration bubbling beneath his calm exterior. "Or is it that you’ve already found someone else?"

Is that why she’s been avoiding me? he wondered.

Lemira shook his hand off. "Think whatever you want. You were the one who said I’d meet plenty of handsome guys my age in college and start a new life. You were right; I connect better with people my own age."

"Lemira!" Orion’s eyes darkened, a storm brewing within them. "I know you don’t mean that."

"But I do. Let go, I’m leaving."

Orion, however, pinned her against the ropes of the boxing ring with more force than necessary. "You think you can just walk away like that after getting involved with me?"

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