Carter thought he had a hearing problem, but Shirley did, in fact, say those words.

“This isn't your child? Shirley, do you even know what you’re saying?” Carter asked with restrained anger.

Shirley remained indifferent as she smiled and responded, “Aren’t you forgetful at times, Carter? Earlier in the study room, I had clearly said that the baby was just a bargaining chip in exchange for the anti-toxoid test reagent formula. Just a bargaining chip. Do you understand?”

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