Mark didn't understand. Wasn't it just a ruse? The whole thing was a ruse designed by the evil alliance to bring down the Companionship and the Dome. He didn't understand why his girl wanted to contribute her blood as if it would help people. What if Stephanie was killed in the process?
As if she could read his mind, Stephanie added, "But I want Riche Gaston to be my attending physician; this is non-negotiable, no question asked."
Hearing this, Mark's heart was somewhat relieved. If Stephanie had agreed to this, it meant she would have considered multiple angles. "If this can't be done, then I'd rather die than submit to death in your experiment."
"What? Steph!" Mark scolded her. He was petrified by her way of thinking. What did she think about saying such a thing? Stephanie had to survive, she had to continue living. In his selfish argument, it wasn't for the world nor the safety net, but for him.
