Chapter 225ย Orion finally replied and tossed his phone aside, his expression returning to normal, โIโll be home for dinner tonightโย Meanwhile, Lemita, upon receiving Orionโs short reply just a simple โCongratulationsโ couldnโt help but sigh at how this man was as sparing with words as ever.ย After the event wrapped up, Lemira started packing up her things, ready to leave.ย Lucian and Alaric approached her, both wearing expressions that blended caution with a hint of eagerness to please.ย โLemmy, youโre here in Orvin this new city all by yourself, and school hasnโt even started yet. It might be tough living alone, so why donโt you come stay with us?โ Lucian offered carefully.ย Alaric nodded vigorously, โYeah, the Langstons have a place here in Orvin too. The biggest room is all yours, Eve doesnโt even get a say With Evelina not around in Orvin, they could afford to be extra nice to Lemira, trying to make up for past mistakes.ย & need, I just bought a place here in Orvin myself. That big room should still go to Evelina. After all, her father has been a savior to the Langstons. You canโt afford to be petty, Alaric, what would people think of the Langstons if words get out?โย Lemiraโs face was laced with sarcasm; she did it on purpose.ย Her words struck a nerve with Alaric, โHouses here in Orvin are so expensive, how could you afford one on your own? Did that school doctor give you the money?โย โWatch your mouth. I earned that money myself. As a top streamer on PixelStage, my signing bonus was in the millions. Whatโs it to you if I buy a house?โย Lemiraโs retort left Alaric speechless. He had forgotten that Lemira was now a big name on PixelStage, her game strategies widely used by professional teams.ย Lucian quickly tried to smooth things over, โAlaric is just concerned about you, nothing more.โย โCut it out. I donโt need โconcernโ that comes with malicious speculation and defamation. The farther I stay from the Langstons, the better off Iโll be!โย Grabbing her backpack, Lemira walked away, no longer wanting to engage with anyone from the Langston family.ย She used to try so hard to connect with her brothers, to win their approval, but they scarcely gave her the time of day.ย Now that she was doing well, she was the one cutting ties, yet they seemed unable to let her go. It was indeed a turn of the tables. How had she not seen things more clearly in her past life?ย Lucian could only sigh as he watched Lemira walk away, โI almost forgot sheโs a star on PixelStage. Her follower count skyrocketed over the summer, and her streaming numbers are off the charts. I heard sheโs even considering joining the national team!โย Alaric looked downcast, โIt was my fault from the start, driving Lemira away to join PixelStage.โย He was filled with regret now. Without Lemira, his team was barely hanging on, a stark contrast to its former glory. His soโcalled pride how seemed laughable.ย Feeling frustrated, Alaric said, โLucian, I finally get what you meant. Itโs not that Lemira canโt live without us; itโs that we canโt live without her.โย Lucian shook his head, filled with regret.ย Outside the venue, Lemira met up with Thaddeus, who was oddly dressed in โThaddeus, are you going incognito to avoid paparazzi or something?โย โNo, ahem, Iโm just a bit under the weather, didnโt want to risk passing it to you.โย cap and even a mask.ย Of course, Thaddeus couldnโt tell Lemira the real reason for his disguise; he was indeed worried about being recognized. Lemira eyed him, โYouโre saying you have a stomach bug? Need to see a doctor?โย โNo, Iโll just take some meds, Iโll be fine. Youโre heading to your new place, right?โย โYeah.โย โIโll sort out some business stuff then. You go ahead, call me if you need anything.โ Lemira nodded, and then suddenly asked, โSo, when is Orion coming to Orvin?โย โThatโs hard to say, Lemon. Weโve gotten to know each other pretty well these past few days. Let me share some heartfelt advice with youtย
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