Chapter 22

Snow held the door open for Clair, still considering her a patient even though she had recovered. She took the driver's seat and settled in, ready to start the day. "We'll pick up Jill on the way. Today is a big day, and we need to be together," Snow said, her chest pounding with excitement.

Clair's face remained sullen from the incident that had occurred earlier, and she didn't respond to Snow's comment. Instead, she pouted and rolled her eyes. "What kind of friend are you? You didn't even come to see me when I was in the hospital," she complained bitterly.

Snow was about to start the engine when Clair's words hit her like a blow. She paused, turning to look at her friend with a stunned expression. Her eyes twitched with anger. "I didn't come? You wouldn't let us in!" she exclaimed, her voice shaking with emotion. "I still have the flowers I brought for you each day I visited you! Look!" She pointed to the back seat where there were dozens of wilted bouquets, indicating that s