Ungrateful Ones

The group spoke one after the other, their words laced with venom and indifference. Perhaps, years of comfort had shaped these ungrateful ones. They believed that it was a given that all their days should be peaceful and serene. Yet, they had never once considered who it was that worked and sacrificed behind the scenes for them. "Respect goes both ways." Yet, these people possessed neither any sense of remorse nor discernment. To exacerbate matters, they even dared to insult the Jules family. Unforgivable! Lucille's eyes narrowed as she ordered, “Take them back.” Hearing this, the group became even more arrogant and triumphant. No matter how proud Lucille was, under the burden of numerous crimes, she still had to bow down to them. But no one expected that Lucille, without haste, added, “But before sending them away, chop off a finger each.” “Send them back, with their chopped fingers.” A fleeting silence fell over the large courtyard. The group was flabbergasted, never anticipating tha