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JADE “Jade!” Olivia cried out when I called her. “You’re still alive.” I giggled. “I didn’t die. I just went away.” “Yeah, and then there was radio silence. You didn’t even answer my texts.” “I was snowed in,” I said. When Olivia sounded shocked, I laughed. It was the reaction I’d hoped for. I told her what had happened and how things had been going. “At least Aaron has a satellite connection, so I could still send Hannah my work daily. I sent you an email, too. I’m guessing you didn’t read it.” “I never read my emails,” Olivia said solemnly. “I know.” I laughed. “I’m okay, though.” “Tell me everything,” Olivia breathed, and I told her as much as I could, describing the house where we stayed, telling her about the storm and Ben staying with a friend. “So, what have you been doing if you’ve been off work?” Olivia asked, and I could hear the confusion in her voice. “Didn’t you go with them because of Ben?” “Yeah, the part where he was invited to his friend’s house was a surprise. I’ve be