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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.

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

my part of the bargain. I never said anything about giving the

could you possibly want from me? You got what

want you to

can't. I've signed a legal contract to work

""Break the contract."

I'm not taking my daughter away from the best heart surgeon in the country." "There are other surgeons who can do it. That's the deal. I'll give

to Abby. She felt something and I'm willing to call her bluff. She's not the only one with a

"Why what?"

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need me

"Because I hate you."

"Why?"

stupid questions, do you

I'm not leaving this city unless you tell me why the hell you need me gone so badly.

laughs. "Good try but you're wrong.

with her nastiness. "Perhaps we should screen your biological father seeing as he's not as dead as you'd have everyone believe. I'm sure he'd love to give you and

to me for years. I have no father. Let me

doesn't have to tell me it's true. I can tell

nothing to hide now, do 1?" I return her acid smile. "I

worry passes over her face.

my

"Don't be stupid."

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