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.

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

you been lately? I heard

you got into trouble.

died, didn't you?"

days have been

it's true..." Joanne's eyes widened in horror, and she

imagine what Renee

happened to me is nothing compared

person!" Renee laughed and rubbed

can't compare pain." Joanne placed her hand on Renee's and said solemnly, "I know how you

not doing so well."

so we should meet while we

and I

meet for coffee then?" Renee

"Don't say that.

Joanne scolded

right —we're friends who

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