Once the call connected, Bertha Haines quickly blurted out, "I don't want the money you owe me anymore, but you have to promise me one thing. It's my birthday in two months, so send me a birthday wish."
Amos Smith had a habit of waiting a second after connecting a call before speaking, which gave Bertha the opportunity to speak.
The words "Miss me" were on the tip of his tongue, but in the end, he swallowed them back.
Because today's little girl was acting a bit strange.
At this time, she should still be recording the program. She wouldn't normally call him during work, and even if she called someone else, this kind of talk didn't match her usual persona.
Firstly, if someone owed her money, she wouldn't just write it off.
Secondly, she didn't like celebrating birthdays, so why would she remind someone to give her a birthday wish?
So, it was highly likely that this call was not one she wanted to make.
"I want to borrow some money."
