When They Beg I Rise (Lemira) novel Chapter 691

Lemira looked at the handsome face before her, Mrs. Sinclair's words echoing in her mind.

That woman had said Orion was still hiding things from her.

As much as she didn't want to doubt Orion, she couldn't control her heart.

Orion's voice was hoarse. "Lemira, what are you referring to?"

"I've always had a question. Why did you hide your identity to become a school doctor? Was there a special reason?"

Lemira's voice was calm as she watched him quietly.

Orion's heart felt like it was being fried in oil.

He wanted to tell her, but he didn't dare.

Their relationship had just started to mend, and he couldn't bear the thought of losing her again.

Now that he had a lead from Lemira about the car crash—that the driver might not have died—it meant the incident was far from simple.

He didn't know what other dangers were lurking in the shadows.

Orion wanted to uncover the full truth before telling her. If the crash was intentional, orchestrated by that driver from the Langston family, then maybe, just maybe, Lemira would hate him a little less when she finally knew.

Orion's lips thinned. "There were some things."

Lemira pulled her hand away, and in that instant, Orion's heart stopped.

He grew anxious. "Some things... I can't tell you right now. I..."

"Fine. I won't ask anymore."

Lemira's expression became placid in that moment, but the look in her eyes had grown distant.

Orion panicked. "Lemira, I..."

"I know. Everyone has their burdens and secrets they can't share. Your grandmother is very ill. We shouldn't do anything to upset her."

Lemira pushed his hand away. "I also have things more important than romance to deal with, and so do you. So..."

"There is no 'so.' I don't want to hear it. I'll convince my grandmother. She doesn't dislike you."

His grandmother was just worried Lemira would get hurt.

He clenched his hands into fists, veins bulging.

He truly couldn't go against his grandmother's wishes right now and be with Lemira openly.

That's why he had to uncover the truth of the crash as soon as possible. Only then could he be with her without hiding.

His resolve hardening, Orion turned and left the hospital room.

He looked at Debby outside, his eyes dark. "I'm assigning more people to you. No matter the cost or the time, I want that Langston family car crash investigated immediately."

"I'll do everything I can, sir. But there's something I haven't had a chance to report to you in person."

Orion looked at Debby. "Go on."

"Ms. Langston, through Miss Stella, discovered that the mechanic has close ties with Mrs. Sinclair. She also found out the person in the back of the other vehicle was also from the Sinclair family. We haven't figured out the exact nature of the mechanic's relationship with Mrs. Sinclair yet. Do you happen to know anything about the situation back then?"

After so many years, the investigation would take considerable time.

Since Orion was a central figure among the city's elite, perhaps he, like Stella, had access to some clues.

Orion stared at Debby in disbelief. "That mechanic is really connected to Mrs. Sinclair?"