Angela didn’t flinch. She dabbed her sleeve with a napkin, her composure steady.
But Keller wasn’t finished. Lowering his voice just enough to ensure others could still hear, he added, “Typical. You folks can’t go anywhere without making a mess. Next time, stick to the drive-thru.”
“Are you quite done?” she asked quietly.
Keller chuckled, tapping his badge. “What are you gonna do, call the cops? Hate to break it to you, sweetheart — I am the cops.”
Without another word, Angela paid for her drink, thanked the barista, and walked out with her head held high. The silence she left behind was louder than any argument.
Keller smirked and took a sip of his own coffee, believing he’d just won some petty victory.
He had no idea who he’d just insulted.
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