The Cuckoo's Egg
There was small wonder, then, why the firefighters treated me coldly in my past life, and why I always had a hard time finding a job no matter where I went.
So he was the cause, tricking everyone into believing that I was nothing more than a foolish woman who had caused her own husband's death because of jealousy.
"Nothing you can say to this, huh?" Tony asked smugly. "Come on guys, let's get her to do the procedure!"
I was able to deal with Winnie's assistants, but a whole team of firefighters who were put through grueling and systematic training was a whole other story.
In a rush of adrenaline, I grabbed a knife placed on a nearby table, and held it against my stomach.