Synopsis

A quiet discontent settled over Thea as she learned of Mitch Mallard’s arrangement at the diner – a free meal while her own children were expected to pay. The injustice of it ignited a simmering outrage within her. Meanwhile, Mitch, the banker who held the diner’s mortgage, seemed oblivious to the ripples his privilege created. He frequented the establishment, enjoying its fare without cost. Thea found herself increasingly frustrated by this disparity, a sense of unfairness tightening wi