“Someone who actually knows Doctor E, obviously,” David said. “Maureen, aren’t you Mr. Lynch’s star student? Maybe you could talk to him. Or…”
“Or who?” Jessa asked, her voice tight with worry.
“Wyatt told me he knows Doctor E pretty well. He also said Doctor E is a lady. You could ask him, see what he knows.”
David hung up. Maureen stepped forward. Before, panic had made it impossible to think clearly, but now, thanks to David, they finally had a plan. They could go to Mr. Lynch or try Wyatt.
“We should go to Mr. Lynch right now,” Maureen said without hesitation.
“Yeah, let’s go,” Jessa agreed.
…
When the Irvine family showed up at the Lynch residence, Ava recognized Jessa right away and didn’t bother hiding her attitude.
“Sorry, but Mr. Lynch isn’t home. You can’t come in.”
Jessa’s face went pale. Normally, she’d just turn around and leave, but this time she needed a favor. She had no choice but to swallow her pride. In a soft voice, she tried again. “We really need to talk to Mr. Lynch. It’s urgent. Could you please let him know we’re here?”
Ava let out a cold laugh. “People say it’s urgent every day. Am I supposed to let everyone in? Who do you think you are?”
Ava hadn’t forgotten how Jessa and Sarah had treated Lilly last time. There was no way she was going to be nice.
Maureen stepped forward, her voice rushed. “I’m Mr. Lynch’s student. I really need to see him.”
Ava gave her a quick look and muttered, “You’re all the same.”
Maureen felt completely shut down.
The Irvines stood outside, growing more anxious by the second, pacing around without a clue what to do.
Just then, a sleek car pulled up in the driveway. Mr. Lynch had come home.

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