"Wait a second," Marvelous called out, halting his stride with a sudden urgency. "Are you seriously just going to walk out like that? I mean... I did hit you with my car. And you did just confirm I'm wealthy."
The words spilt from her lips before she could fully process them, and once said, even she seemed surprised at how they sounded.
What exactly had she anticipated? Yes, she had struck him, accidentally of course, but she had also done what the law required: brought him to the hospital, ensured he was treated, and covered the costs without delay or hesitation.
By every civil standard, her responsibilities had been fulfilled. And he, the injured party, had clearly acknowledged that. So why did she feel compelled to reiterate her guilt, to draw attention to what had already been addressed?
