Chapter 647

Seeing my hesitation, Teri looked like she wanted to poke me to death. She rolled her eyes dramatically and said, "Elijah's lying in the ICU, and you're still worrying about your reputation? Let me ask you this—if Elijah really dies, what will you do?" I answered seriously, "I'll feel guilty for the rest of my life, like I'm better off dead." "Then that's it. If you know you'll regret it forever if you don't do something now, why are you still sitting here tearing yourself apart? Do what you need to do, and stop holding back. Don't turn into one of those useless heroines in romance novels who just hide under the covers and cry." I sat there, stunned, as her harsh scolding left me completely speechless. "I'm not one of those love-sick heroines… I'm not…" I mumbled weakly. Teri looked like she was on the verge of coming over to strangle me. If it weren't for the fact that I was covered in injuries, she might have actually done it. I knew full well how pathetic I must look—enough t