Elaine did not expect that the person who used to flatter her, beg for mercy in front of her, and follow her around with such respect and deference, would act this way toward her now.

She could not help but feel angry and blurt out, “Kelsey, we can’t be so heartless as human beings. What did I do when you guys knelt in front of me as you cried and begged for my help?! Now that I’m asking for your help, you’re asking me to go as far away as possible. Do you still have a conscience?”

The woman