Mrs. Amanda definitely didn't spill the beans to Sophia about what happened all those years ago.

Sophia nodded, sensing that Mrs. Amanda was holding back. She had a hunch it had something to do with Lemira.

Though she hadn't pieced it all together yet, her gut told her it was important. Orion's expression alone was enough to convince her of that.

At school.

After her afternoon classes, Lemira buried herself in the gaming hub, fiercely dominating her opponents. Her teammates could tell she was in a bad mood and steered clear of any jokes.

Janice tiptoed over to ask, "Captain, what's bugging you?"

"Nothing much, I'm treating everyone to dinner tonight."

Lemira forced a smile, trying to hide her turmoil, but her friends weren't fooled.

When they went out for dinner, Lemira got a message from Orion asking what she wanted to eat that night.

She glanced at it and, with a blank expression, replied, "Having a team dinner, can't make it."

Orion was in his car, feeling a growing sense of unease at her response. He called her, but it went straight to voicemail.

He texted again: "Where's the dinner? I have something for you."

But his message was met with silence.

Orion loosened his tie and rolled down the window, letting the cool breeze in. It was clear to him now-Lemira was definitely upset.

Lemira saw the message but deliberately left it unread. She had a few drinks, and Janice cautioned her, "Hey, slow down on the drinks, or you'll regret it."

But Lemira just wanted to drink.

After dinner, Lemira was stumbling as she walked, and Janice quickly steadied her, "Easy there."

Timothy offered, "I'll carry her home. She's too wobbly, she'll trip."

Janice hesitated but then nodded.

As their group carefully crossed the street with a tipsy Lemira, a sleek car puffed up, and an exceptionally man stepped out his

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eyes locking onto Lemira.

Orion frowned, "Didn't I say not to drink so much when you're out? I'll take you home."

Timothy took a step back, "Who are you?"

Orion's gaze was stern, "I'm her boyfriend."

The group exchanged glances, none of them having ever seen Lemira's boyfriend before.

Janice stepped forward, "Sorry, but we've never met you. We can't just let you take her."

Orion gently tapped Lemira's cheek, "Wake up and tell them who I am.” Get full chapters from

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who you are!"

Orion's expression darkened, "Lemira, that's not funny."

Janice, mustering her courage, said, "Lemira's drunk and might be talking nonsense. I'm her roommate, so I'll make sure she gets back to the dorm safely. You can talk to her tomorrow when she's sober."

Orion reluctantly stepped back, deciding not to push the issue further.

He trailed behind them, ensuring Lemira made it to her dorm before driving off.

Feeling helpless, Orion googled: "Girlfriend mad at me for not replying, how to fix

it?"

He memorized every apology and sweet-talking tip he found.

The next morning, Lemira woke up with a splitting headache.

"You're finally awake," Janice said.

Lemira yawned and sat up, “I drank too much last night, didn't I?”

"Did you and your boyfriend have a fight?"

Lemira paused, "What did I say last night?"

"You didn't say much, but he seemed to wait outside the school all night."