"Don't be angry. In this apocalypse, things like this are just par for the course."
Stella Sterling saw the ugly look on Felix Lawrence's face and offered a word of comfort.
After all, even blood brothers turn on each other for personal gain, let alone Felix Lawrence and that man, who had no real connection to begin with.
In this apocalypse, the depths of human depravity were on full display. The evil in everyone's hearts was magnified, and few could hold on to their moral bottom line.
After seeing it enough, you realize it's all just normal. You get used to it.
Felix Lawrence gave a bitter laugh. He took a deep breath, and the anger in his heart slowly subsided.
'Miss Sterling is right. People are treacherous in this apocalypse. You can't even necessarily trust those who seem to be your closest friends.'
'I've seen plenty of it over the years. Otherwise, I wouldn't have fallen for River Larkin's tricks before.'
