A hollow pit formed in Dean’s stomach when Veronica said that. He felt the eyes of everyone on him, which made sense. After all, the supermice had been his responsibility. Perhaps if he’d been faster, he could have saved them. He knew everyone was going to blame the cancellation of the Project on him and he couldn’t disagree.
But the disapproval from his peers and even his father didn’t bother him that much. No, Dean was actually bothered because of Jennie.
I convinced Father to start this project to save her, Dean thought, feeling his heart tighten. If the Project gets canceled because of my mistakes, then Jennie will … she’ll …
“Understandable,” said Arachnid. He rose from his seat and winced slightly from the movement. “I should get going, then. I’ve told you everything I know about
