Exploiting Gratitude

"Is she going for the surgery in two days?"

Melody clutched the phone in her hand, but she couldn't hide the joy and excitement in her tone.

Finally, Winifred was going for surgery!

Old Mrs. Prescott wouldn't pull another trick, would she?

"That's great. I'm sure Grandma's surgery will go well."

"Thanks."

While in a cheerful mood, she asked, "Don, remember what I told you that day? Can I come over