Susan stared at Natalie in disbelief. 'How dare she say such words! How dare Natalie disrespect me like this? Who gave her the audacity?'
For the past three years, Susan had deliberately suppressed Natalie at every turn. She wouldn't allow Natalie to attend any social events befitting the First Lady, and she sabotaged any opportunity for Natalie and Edward to spend time together. Susan had even publicly humiliated Natalie numerous times, declaring that she was not worthy of Edward.
Natalie had always endured it all silently, never rebelling or talking back. Susan had grown accustomed to the pleasure of trampling on Natalie's self-esteem.
'But what has Natalie just said? Asking me to beg? How dare she?'
Natalie had tolerated Susan because she loved Edward. Edward was a busy man, and Nat
