“I said get out of my seat,” she hissed, her fingers tightening in my hair. Before I could stand, pain exploded across my scalp—and then crack. The slap echoed through the diner. People froze. Coffee spilled. She leaned close and whispered, “People like you don’t belong here.” Standing there shaking, I realized something terrifying: she truly believed no one would stop her.
My name is Daphne Hart, and I’ve never been the kind of woman people notice. I dress simply—jeans, soft sweaters, flat shoes. No designer labels, no flashy jewelry. I like blending in. My husband, Cameron Hart, holds one of the most demanding federal positions in the country, and because of that, our private life…