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40 Oh No She Didn't!

(Winona)

"If Mrs. Brennan is still there, you can ask her to come back down and make the donation right away. Otherwise, I can call her..."

"No need, she's here. Thank you for letting us know so soon."

"You're welcome. Doctor Green will touch base with you Monday morning."

The call disconnects and I'm so happy I could hug Judy! I look across at her angular face. Hmmm, maybe not. But anyway, this is the good news I'd prayed for.

"Great news! Your blood has the marker they need."

Judy gives a close-lipped smile. "How fortunate. I'm sure that's a great relief to you."

"They said you can pop back down and make the donation now."

"You know, today is a very busy day for me."

I stare at her. She can't be saying what I think she is. "Judy? I mean what the actual hell are you saying?"

She glances at her Cartier diamond encrusted watch. Today may not be good for me."

"Really?" My blood is all but boiling in my veins. "I knew you were a first class bitch but you've really upgraded lately." I keep my voice as low as possible not wanting Abby to hear. "Of course, I could free up some time under the right circumstances.

circumstance of your granddaughter dying isn't enough?" I feel sick just saying those words. "You promised

fulfilled my part of the bargain. I never said

from me? You got what you

you

a legal contract to

""Break the contract."

from the best heart surgeon in the country." "There are other surgeons who can do it. That's the

just can't with her anymore. Nobody is this callous. I saw her reaction to Abby. She felt something and I'm willing to call her bluff. She's not the only

"Why what?"

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need me gone

"Because I hate you."

"Why?"

questions, do you

you need me gone so

"Good try but you're wrong. I have nothing

father seeing as he's not as dead as you'd have everyone believe. I'm sure he'd love to give you and his granddaughter a visit and congratulate you on your recent good fortune with your business sale." Her smug face annoys the

not getting a dime out of me, and he's been dead to me for years. I have no father. Let me guess, your latest vacay was in the city I

it's true. I can

hide now, do 1?" I return her acid smile. "I also have nothing to lose." I pull my cell phone out

flash of worry passes over her

to confess my undying love

"Don't be stupid."

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