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I declined both without hesitation.
Turning toward Charles, I spoke quietly.
“When dignity required defense, you remained seated,” I said evenly.
I took Benjamin’s arm.
We left together.
Weeks later, legal annulment concluded efficiently.
I returned to Maple Street Coffee.
I understood something permanent.
True worth never depends upon recognition of wealth.
It rests entirely upon dignity.
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