Chapter 7 - Michael And Diane Encounter Maya At An Upscale Market
On Saturday morning, Maya drove to an organic grocery store in nearby Evanston to buy specialized high-protein foods for Richard.
As she navigated the sunlit produce aisle with a wooden shopping cart, a familiar, grating voice rang out behind her.
“Well, look who decided to show her face in Evanston,” Diane mocked, stepping around the display with Michael by her side.
Michael looked uncomfortable in his tailored suit, holding a bag of expensive gourmet coffee beans in his hand.
“I heard you took a maid job for some washed-up cripple in Winnetka,” Diane sneered, looking down at Maya’s simple canvas jacket.
“I see you’re still hiding behind Michael’s shadow, Diane,” Maya replied calmly, her tone cool and entirely unbothered.
“Michael is doing exceptionally well at Vitalis Health,” Diane bragged, puffing out her chest with arrogant pride.
“He’s handling major corporate logistics now, while you clean up after strangers for pocket change,” she added maliciously.
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Maya looked directly into Michael’s guilty eyes, noticing the dark circles under his eyes and his nervous fidgeting.
“Be careful what contracts your son signs at Vitalis, Diane,” Maya said quietly before pushing her cart toward the checkout line.
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