Beneath her calm demeanor, she felt her patience slipping, her anger simmering. But Stephanie kept her responses smooth and professional, catering to Karen’s constant demands, even as her inner voice screamed. Her last day felt like a test of endurance, each remark adding to her frustration.
Karen was still on the phone, her laughter ringing out across the diner. “You should see this place, babe! The staff is clueless, and this poor waitress—she can barely handle the basics!” Karen’s sneer was loud enough for the whole diner to hear. Stephanie’s jaw tightened.