Chapter 7. Financial Mess

Vanessa's POV

The memory of my last conversation with Claire echoed in my mind as I waited for her to return from work. I desperately needed help to deal with the financial mess I was in. The burden of my mother's medication expenses and the threat looming over the stupid car were pushing me to a breaking point. I knew Claire was the only person who could possibly help me out of this mess, but I had to be careful not to push her too hard.

I waited for her to come back from work before going to see her.

Finally, Claire burst into the room, in a rush to get changed, preparing to head out. "Babe, you're here. I'm going out, we'll see later," she hurriedly said without sparing me a glance, clearly preoccupied.

"Don't leave, I need your help, Claire,"

Her expression shifted slightly, and she asked with a hint of annoyance, "What do you want?"

I took a deep breath, summoning all the courage I had left. "Borrow me some money."

She looked at me skep