# She Was Buried Beneath the Snow. He Was Buried Beneath the Truth.

not know how to tell you.”

She stared at his face as though seeing it for the first time.

“How old are you?”

“Twenty-eight.”

Claire counted silently.

Her lips parted.

Daniel’s eyes filled.

“My biological mother was seventeen when I was conceived.”

Claire pulled her hand from mine.

The heart monitor quickened.

“Get out.”

A nurse rushed inside.

Daniel backed toward continue reading …