Chapter 68

The next morning, just as Louise was heading to work, her phone rang. The name flashing on the screen was one she hadn't seen in ages, but the moment she spotted it, her eyes lit up with a smile. She tapped the answer button and brought the phone to her ear, not even giving the caller a chance before diving in, "Wow, look who's calling. Aren't you swamped lately?" Though they hadn't seen each other in quite a while, Louise still kept tabs on Clara Jones through her social media. That girl's life was like a constant highlight reel-half the time, Louise couldn't tell if Clara's full-time job was traveling and fun, with a part-time stint in the office. "I missed you!" Clara said with a playful laugh over the phone. "Was gonna ask you out for lunch, but judging from your voice, maybe I shouldn't have?" Louise leaned back in the driver's seat, kneading her temples with a soft chuckle tugging at her lips. "You've said it all-are you still treating me to that lunch?" "Of course! You better sh