Chapter 45: Let's play the real game

"If she is, then our debt is paid," she repeated the words in deep thought.

She arrived at their apartment and went straight to the bedroom, ignoring her mother who was sitting in the living room, waiting for her.

Mrs Brown got up with the help of her walking aid and also entered the bedroom. She found Ruth lying on the bed still in her work clothes. She sighed and drew closer to her and also sat on the bed after shutting the door.

"How did it go with Mrs Hayford?" she asked and Ruth opened her eyes and lay on her back staring at the roof

"Not too good. There was something about her statement which made me feel she was behind our misfortune," she replied

Mrs Brown lowered her head and breathed heavily making Ruth turn to look at her

"You remember the day we were leaving the apartment and I rather ended up in the hospital?" she asked

"Yes, what about it?" Ruth asked

"My fall on the stairs and the loosing of my tongue was no accident," she said and Ruth quickly sat up on the bed

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