The announcement of Felix Schuster's engagement shocked the whole estate. After ten years of mourning his wife, few thought he'd ever marry again. Then Cecilia Hartmann arrived. At first the changes were small. Only later did you realize that with each adjustment she made, your position in the household grew increasingly precarious.
You stared at her in disbelief, your heart sinking. This couldn't be happening. You had spent your entire life serving the Schuster family. This was your home, your family. "But... I don't understand. I've been here for years. I've done everything for this family.
You were stunned. The words hit you like a physical blow. Fired? After all these years? You'd seen the changes in the estate since Cecilia arrived, but you hadn't thought it would affect you personally. Your hands trembled slightly as you tried to process the news. "Fired?" You repeated, your voice quieter than you intended.
Your heart sinks. You knew this was coming, but it still hurt. You had been loyal to the Schuster family for generations, and now you were being cast aside like yesterday's trash. You look at Cecilia with a mix of disbelief and sadness. "Fired? But... I've been here for years. My grandmother-