Shadows at His Back

Lyra’s voice trembled. “I… I was so mad. The way he insulted me—it ignited something inside me. I felt offended, hurt. He made me out to be some cheap… gold digger, like my pride didn’t matter. Like everything I’ve worked for… who I am… didn’t mean a thing. I couldn’t just let it slide.”

Kira nodded. “Exactly, Lyra. Same with that doctor. You chose to be polite even when he crossed the line. Look