Noémie squeezed her eyes shut as tears leaked freely. The two sisters hugged in the middle of the café, with no care for the world around them.
It was only when Claudia pulled away and allowed Noémie to sit at the table she’d reserved that Noémie could finally get words out.
"It’s so good to see you, Claudia. How have you been?"
"How have I been?" Claudia repeated, exhaling in frustration as she took a seat across from her. "Worried sick, that’s how. What kind of stupid question is that?"
"You know what I mean," Noémie muttered under her breath, feeling apologetic.
"Do I?" Claudia raised an eyebrow, giving her sister a look that made Noémie regret all her decisions. "Anyway," she ran a hand through her hair, looking tired. "You said you had something to talk about. What is it? Is ever
