"I was afraid of dying"
Okay, then explain remaining silent to the abuse of Rei. Like I said in the previous chapter; it's lame excuses that don't redeem the character. It'd be fine if she was remorseful, and she knew she was a terrible person, but they're trying to paint her as an ultimately good person who was afraid at that moment, while forgetting all the other awful things she allowed.
She's scum, Rei might not be happy watching her die, but I am!