Lemira glanced up at him, the words having slipped out before she could catch them.

Orion, usually so composed, felt a ripple of emotion. His Adam's apple bobbed slightly, "Kid, don't go throwing around promises of responsibility to men. That's something men should be saying." Lemira also realized her words might have come across a bit too forward, almost like she was implying something else.

She quickly lowered her gaze, flustered, "Don't get the wrong idea. What I just said has no other implication. You're my friend, and I can't let you get involved because of me."

""Yeah, I got it."

Orion looked towards the hospital, "So, what's your plan?"

"I think I need to have a talk with Dorian myself."

"Let's go then."

Surprised, Lemira watched his back and hurried after him, "You don't need to come; I'll handle it."ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

If Orion was there, he surely would be treated badly. She didn't want him to face any difficulties.

"Lemmy, wait up for me."

Lucian caught up to them. He hadn't expected Lemira was stubborn enough to just hop into a taxi and leave, making him chase her all this way.

Seeing Orion ahead, Lucian uttered coldly, "So, you decided to show up. That's bold of you."

He had half-expected Orion to chicken out.

Lemira frowned, "Lucian, I told you he has nothing to with it. Why are you doing this?"

"Lemmy, I'm doing this for your own good."

"That's enough. How is this for my good? Did you even consider asking me? I don't think it's good at all."

Lemira was fed up with their presumptuousness.

She stormed into the elevator with a stern face, while Orion trailed behind, feeling a bit soft-hearted, "This isn't as hard as it seems, don't get too worked up."

"Dr. Everhart, easy for you to say. Lemmy's the one under all this pressure. With your status, do you think you can stand up to the Draven family?" Lucian had little respect for Orion. He might have some skills and a confident attitude, but against the Draven family from Orvin, he was insignificant. Orion's gaze was indifferent, "No need to fight, it's just a few words."

"Big talk. I'd like to see how you're going to solve it with just a few words."

Lucian saw this as a chance to show Lemira that the school doctor was all talk and no action.

Taking a deep breath, Lemira stepped out of the elevator, turning back to Orion, "Wait here, okay?"

Orion saw the look on Lemira's face, "I can come with you."

Dorian knew him.

Even if it meant revealing his identity, he didn't want to see Lemira this stressed.

"No." Lemira was serious, "Just wait for me outside."

Lucian disagreed, "Lemmy, can you not be so head over heels right now?"

Ignoring Lucian, Lemira stormed towards the hospital room. Pushing the door open, she heard Evelina's surprised voice, "What? Dorian, you're not going to pursue the matter?"

"That's right. I was the one who

started the fight at the bar that night.

It's on me. Besides, they

compensated me a bit, so let's just drop it."

Dorian's expression was a bit strained, "Besides, Lemira is from the Langston family, right? Dragging this out wouldn't do you any favors either."

Evelina was reluctant, "But..." He didn't say that before. How come he changed his tune after seeing that man? Dorian looked up, "Eve, I'm letting this go for your sake."

Because his cousin had warned him not to reveal too much to the Langstons, he couldn't be completely honest.

Evelina's expression soured. If it weren't for Alaric being there, she would have urged Dorian to keep pressing the issue.

All she could do now was say, "Dorian, thank you for considering this for my sake. We are grateful."