Daisy's father travelled a lot for work and her mother had been unable to care for their shy, awkward, and often ill teenager. She'd been shipped off to the secluded school where she pretty much stayed to herself.
Except for Leandra, she hardly talked to anyone. Though the other woman had two best friends, Daisy had always felt drawn to her. She was so happy and outgoing, comfortable in her own skin.
Everything Daisy wanted to be. She smiled at the memories of her time back then. She'd been chubby and awkward. Her health was always a problem, but Leandra had made her laugh time and again with her outrageous antics. They'd spent most of their physical education classes hiding from their teacher while Daisy dreamt of gardens and Leandra of singing.
Well, her old chum had certainly hit i
