Chapter 187- Master plan

Edith's frustration mounted as her calls to Avery went unanswered. "She's ignoring me!" she exclaimed, her voice laden with irritation as she tapped the 'call' button for the umpteenth time.

"Perhaps she's near Jeremy and doesn't want him overhearing your conversation." Mr Cowan said.

"That better be the case, because we are yet to get enough money from her," Edith said as she dialed Avery's number again and fortunately Avery picked up.

"Isn't it a bit early for such disturbances?" Avery questioned, her tone echoing the annoyance that had been building within her since Edith's previous calls.

Edith let out a barely audible sigh, then seamlessly shifted gears, adopting a tremulous and tearful voice. "I'm so sorry, Mrs. Avery, I wouldn't have called if it weren't so urgent. My son's health has deteriorated, and the doctor won't treat him until we pay more. Please, help me."

As Avery listened to Edith's tearful plea, a faint smile played on her lips, but it was not one of compassion or
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