#Chapter 163: I’m Not Leaving

“So you are running,” Archer growls. “Now. After everything Neil has done to ensure you can stay here as long as possible.” “It’s not –” “You are a selfish, vindictive little bitch. He’s in the hospital, fighting this for you, and you are ready to throw us all away and disappear.” “I’m not –” “Save it. I don’t want to hear your excuses. And when Neil hears about this –” “I’m not leaving!” I shout. It’s the only way to silence his tirade. Archer, always so ready to think the worst of everyone. How easily he thinks the worst of me. My own rage is burning. “My dear step-brother packed these boxes.” “Wyatt?” Archer still looks angry, but at least he’s fucking listening to me now. “He’s trying to get me to leave again,” I say. “He’s not being subtle about it.” Archer’s face darkens further. “Did he say something to you?” Some of my fury leaves me. I drop my gaze away from the intensity of Archer’s gaze, unable to match his fire right now. I’m hoping he’ll let it go without pressin