“You heard me right. This is the last warning I’ll give you,” Natalie snapped, her voice sharp and brimming with fury.
I stared at her, my mouth slightly agape, disbelief washing over me like a tidal wave. Deep down, I’d known all along that Natalie’s kindness was far from genuine. Her sugary smiles and friendly gestures always felt forced, but hearing her venom-laced words now solidified it.
“Unbelievable,” I said, letting out a dry, humorless laugh. “So all those gifts were just a prelude to this little tantrum? You’re something else, Natalie.”
“You think this is funny, Leona?” Her voice was louder now, echoing through the confined space of the car.
“Yes, Natalie. I do,” I replied firmly, a faint smirk tugging at the corners of my lips.
She clenched her fists, her frustration palpab
