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.

her lips, then lowered her

been

you got into trouble.

died, didn't you?" "That's right."

have been full

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

couldn't imagine what Renee

sorry for me—what happened to me is nothing compared to what you've

a strong person!" Renee laughed and rubbed her nose

Joanne placed her hand on Renee's and said solemnly, "I know how you feel—I've

you're not doing so

we should

strange, and I

you meet for coffee then?"

"Don't say that.

unlucky!" Joanne

were right —we're friends who escaped death

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