Chapter 18
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There was silence for about two minutes, James thought about what Mr John said. How can Mr John help him in exposing mother-in-law? Moreover he’s an aged man, does he have the strength to go through this phase I’m facing?

James cleared his throat, breaking the silence that had existed between them.

“So, how can you do that? She's smarter than you think”. He said, staring at him eager to get a reply.

Mr John heaved, looking like a child who was already exhausted. He moved closer to James as he touched him on his shoulder.

“Like I said, son. I know Helen Shaw quite well, I will help you in exposing her”. Mr John assured him.

“Alright. So what’s the plan”? James asked curiously.

“Do you know about any of her accomplice?” Mr John asked, sipping his glass of vodka.

James paused for a while, he thought about it. He knew she had one and he can’t remember his name..

“Yes, I do. But I can't recall what his name is”. He said, itching his head in an aggressive manner.

“Think ab
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