Called Me Greedy, Now They Beg
She went door to door, talking to the neighbors who'd complained the most.
Carmen hinted that only I really knew how everything worked and could keep them from losing more.
Mrs. Thompson was already furious because no one was willing to help her carry heavy deliveries upstairs.
Douglas was always stressing over who'd watch his kid. With packages going missing and groceries spoiling, he had plenty to complain about, too.
At that point, everyone was fed up. So, with a little prodding from Carmen, the group quickly reached an agreement.
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That very evening, Carmen led a crowd of neighbors right up to my door.