A week later, the Mitchells called, begging me to return the materials, as they were crucial for renovations. I agreed but demanded compensation for my time and effort. After some resistance, they reluctantly paid.\n
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Returning the materials, I couldn\u2019t resist teaching them a lesson about respecting others\u2019 time and effort. The money I earned went toward a family vacation, reminding me that standing up for myself was about more than money\u2014it was about knowing my worth.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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