She called me a “burden” in front of everyone. But inside her envelope of 47 insults was one mistake that cost her everything. The chilling second her face went pale.

“Ensley,” she said mid-conversation, loud enough for everyone to hear, “that dress is… interesting.”

I looked down.

“Thank you.”

“Navy is tricky, though.” She tilted her head. “Dark colors can make a woman look so heavy—especially when she’s carrying.”

The table went quiet.