The question landed like a hammer.
There were no cameras now, no crowd to impress — just him and the woman he’d disrespected. The badge on his chest meant nothing here.
Angela set her pen down. Her voice was calm, but each word carried weight.
“You wear a badge,” she said. “That’s a privilege, not a weapon. Remember that the next time you decide who deserves respect.”
Keller swallowed hard, nodding. His eyes dropped to the floor. “I’m sorry,” he whispered. “Truly.”
Angela gave a slow nod. “Apology accepted. Now do better.”
Dignity Wins
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