Joanne stared at Renee contemplatively.

"Just tell me what you want since you were so determined to meet me." It was not the first time Renee had asked Joanne out for coffee, and Joanne usually ignored all her texts.

She knew Renee hadn't expected her to show up.

Renee sighed dramatically.

"We escaped death together, but you still don't trust me.

I just want to talk to you, so there's no need to be so suspicious!" Renee smiled at Joanne warmly, speaking like she was an old friend.

"Really?" Joanne relaxed slightly.

She picked up the glass of lemon water in front of her and sipped it.

"Why should I lie?" Renee added sincerely, "You might not consider me a friend, but I see you as one.

you over coffee." Joanne pursed her lips, then lowered

been lately?

you got into trouble.

didn't you?"

days have been full of ups

became blind and nearly died from poisoning." "So, it's true..." Joanne's eyes widened in horror,

what Renee

sorry for me—what happened to me is nothing

Renee

Renee's and said solemnly, "I know how you

tell that you're not doing

so we

strange, and

for coffee

"Don't say that.

Joanne

right —we're friends who

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