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Madame Rose descended in a silk robe, her presence filling the room. Without a word, she tipped Naomi\u2019s bucket across the floor. Water splashed wide, soaking Naomi\u2019s shoes.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is the third time someone blocks my walkway,\u201d Rose said coldly. \u201cClean it again.\u201d<\/p>\n

Naomi swallowed her pride, bent down, and started over. From the hallway, another servant whispered, \u201cShe won\u2019t last.\u201d<\/p>\n

But Naomi\u2019s pride had been buried long ago in hospital corridors, begging doctors to save her daughter. She was not soft\u2014she was steel wrapped in silence.<\/p>\n

The next day, Naomi rose before dawn. She swept the driveway, polished the glass doors, wiped dust from carved tables.<\/h3>\n

In the kitchen, she worked beside\u00a0Mama Ronke<\/strong>, the family cook, when Rose demanded lemon water. Naomi sliced carefully, balanced the tray, and carried it upstairs. Rose took a sip, smirked, and said, \u201cYou\u2019re lucky. You got it right.\u201d<\/p>\n

As Naomi turned to leave, Rose\u2019s voice cut again: \u201cThere\u2019s a stain on the sink. I hate stains.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Madame Rose descended in a silk robe, her presence filling the room. Without a word, she tipped Naomi\u2019s bucket across the floor. Water splashed wide, soaking Naomi\u2019s shoes. \u201cThis is the third time someone blocks my walkway,\u201d Rose said coldly. \u201cClean it again.\u201d Naomi swallowed her pride, bent down, and started over. From the hallway,…<\/p>\n

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