She pulled out an envelope. “She didn’t deserve my selfishness. But she’s getting my gratitude now, along with what I owe her—plus extra for her baby.”
She handed me the envelope. “I’m sorry, Amelia. For everything.”
The room erupted in applause. For me, it wasn’t about the money—it was about finally being seen as more than free labor.
Justice doesn’t always come through revenge. Sometimes, it arrives with a needle, thread, and enough dignity to help someone who doesn’t deserve it. And that’s what opens their eyes.
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