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

worsen.”

Mercy licked her fingers.

Claire’s face folded.

“She was pregnant, and I didn’t know.”

“She forgives you.”

“How can you tell?”

“She’s still here.”

Claire looked toward me.

“Is that how forgiveness works?”

“It’s how dogs do it.”

“And people?”

“People waste more time.”

She continued stroking Mercy.

“Why were you in the lot that night?” she asked.

“I was taking continue reading …