“For the first time in five years, I see clearly.”

The room was silent around them.

“An hour ago you told me to hide by the restrooms because you were ashamed of me,” she said.

“For five years you mocked the woman who fed me when I had nothing.

You treated where I came from like something dirty you had to keep hidden.” Damson’s face went pale.

“But now that I’m your boss’s daughter — now I’m suddenly worthy?”