Chapter 4

I was surprised to find Claire was on the same page as me. The moment I suggested it, she said yes without a second thought.

When we met at the private hospital, her face looked as deathly pale as mine.

Before I could even ask what was up with her, she came straight over and pulled me into a tight hug. Her tears were burning hot, almost scorching my neck.

"Don't ask. I don't want to talk about it," she said.

I stroked her trembling back, and my heart ached for her.

Claire and Alex were college classmates, and she…