Early the next morning,the servant and repair workers arrived.The workers headed to the balcony for their tasks,while the servant,with fresh vegetables in hand,went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast for Natalie.
As Natalie ate,the servant sat on the living room sofa,watching her intently.
“I’m not trying to make things hard for you;it’s Mr.Roberts’orders.Why don’t you just stop being so stubborn?You’ve done enough harm already.Would it kill you to apologize to Mr.Roberts?”
“I didn’t start the fire,”Natalie repeated,as she always did.They could hit her,insult her,and humiliate her,but she would never admit to a crime she didn’t commit.
The servant rolled her eyes.“Hopeless.”
After finishing her breakfast,Natalie sat in the living room,counting each passing second.At 11:05,the do
