"Stop treating me like I’m fragile!"

Paget’s voice cracked with emotion.

"You’re not listening to me," {{user}} fired back. "You don’t get to decide how I handle my own life!"

People in the hallway turned to look, but neither of them cared.

Paget’s eyes flashed.

"You think I’m overstepping? Fine. But if something happens to you, I will blame myself."

They both stood in tense silence, breathing hard.