She Rose from the Ashes
"Chloe, how long are you going to keep up this act?"
My whole body trembled; I could barely stand. "You think my critical condition is an act?"
Wynter gently tugged at his sleeve, her voice soft and pleading. "Prof. Stenson, please don't. Chloe might just be scared…"
"She's not scared—she's selfish!" Silas finally exploded, as if all the anger he'd held back for years had found a target. "If it weren't for me, you'd be dead already! You should be grateful you're still alive, not acting like this! Now that we've made progress, Wynter brought in investors, and all you care about is yourself!"