When They Beg I Rise (Lemira) novel Chapter 933

The moment the words left Lemira's mouth, a wave of regret washed over her.

What was she expecting to hear? Asking Orion's closest friend was practically begging for a biased answer.

But Caleb actually paused, giving the question genuine thought. "I don't know what happened between the two of you, but for what it's worth, he's a good man."

Caleb was never one for unnecessary chatter. Having delivered his verdict, he noticed Lemira staring blankly down at her hands, lost in her own turbulent thoughts.

Without another word, Caleb turned and walked out of the bedroom.

Stella was standing just down the hall, looking slightly flustered. It was obvious she had been eavesdropping by the door.

As Caleb approached, the steady rhythm of his footsteps seemed to make Stella's breathing hitch.

Ever since their last charged encounter, Stella had practically barricaded herself in her dorm, avoiding the ground floor and, by extension, Caleb. If she hadn't been so terrified for Lemira today, she wouldn't have set foot outside the campus.

She just didn't want to face him. The tension between them was too thick.

Caleb walked right past her, rearranging the dishes on the dining table. He glanced up at her. "Come eat. Why are you just standing there?"

Stella walked over in silence. Because they were catering to a sick patient, Caleb had kept the meal incredibly mild and comforting.

She kept her eyes glued to her bowl, refusing to look at him.

Noticing her stubborn avoidance, the corner of Caleb's mouth twitched upward, but he didn't call her out on it.

Once she finished eating, the worry crept back onto her face. "What do you think is going on? Do you think this has something to do with Orion?"

Why else would Lemira have asked Caleb that specific question?

Caleb's tone remained perfectly even. "I don't know the details."

It was the truth. He had only recently returned to the country and had spent all his time shadowing Stella. He really wasn't in the loop regarding Orion's private affairs.

Seeing the sheer anxiety etched on Stella's face, he added, "It's probably just a misunderstanding."

"How can you be so sure? What if he did something unforgivable to Lemira?"

Caleb shot her a look of utter disbelief. "Is your brain physically capable of assuming anything else?"

"Then tell me what you think the reason is!"

"How should I know?"

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