Chapter Twenty-Eight - The Growing Resentment

Deonna raised an eyebrow, surprised by his candor. "That's quite a change from your initial attitude. What brought this on?" Logan was quiet for a moment, considering his words. "I've spent my whole life trying to live up to my father's expectations, to be the person everyone thought I should be. But here, doing this work... for the first time, I feel like I'm accomplishing something on my own. It's hard, and sometimes it's frustrating as hell, but... it feels real." Deonna felt a surge of pride at his words. This was the growth she had hoped to see in Logan from the beginning. "I'm glad to hear that, Logan. And I want you to know that your efforts haven't gone unnoticed. The rest of the team has commented on the positive changes they've seen in you." A look of surprise crossed Logan's face. "Really?" Deonna nodded. "Really. You're becoming a valuable member of this team, Logan. I hope you'll continue on this path." "I will," Logan said, his voice filled with a determination Deonn