Silent Resolve

Half of this situation was her fault. If she was kept in the dark now, the guilt would only be heavier when she eventually found out.

"It's not the same—I wouldn't get hurt."

"Hmph. If you pulled a stunt like that, I'd break your legs first. Then you could go do whatever you wanted."

"She should have been here by now. Must be stuck in traffic or something. Give her a call." Stella's hands were bus