How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 41

Jarrod's eyes held a hint of mockery. His tone was perfectly neutral, yet there was always something in it that made Elodie feel uneasy.

A sudden flush crept up Elodie's cheeks.

She knew exactly why.

Back then, desperate for Jarrod to get used to her presence and take her seriously as his wife, she'd forced herself to call him "darling" even when it made her cringe. Every other sentence out of her mouth started with that word.

Even when they were intimate, she would murmur it softly against his ear.

Not that it ever mattered.

Jarrod almost never responded to her.

And now, having it laid bare like this, she couldn't help but feel awkward and exposed.

Seeing the change in her expression, Jarrod felt a sense of inevitability. She was still the same Elodie.

No matter how composed she seemed on the surface, she always gave herself away eventually.

He let out a quiet, derisive laugh, then turned away, clearly done with the conversation.

But to Elodie, his attitude was more grating than words.

matter anymore, since they'd be divorced soon anyway—but

down the corridor

get the chance

into a tirade. "If this deal hadn't been settled last month, I swear, I'd have torn that woman's little façade to shreds! Lying there like she's God's

was one of the best. They'd worked with Nexus Analytics on several drone manufacturing contracts before-always

But that was then.

Nexus Analytics had turned into

to soothe Esmeralda. "I'm all right. We'll run into each other in business again for sure. VistaLink Technologies isn't some industry

public, Jarrod

all, he'd always shielded

uncertain, the last thing Elodie wanted was for her company to

can still act so smug! She thinks she's something special? There's always

section exploded-everyone's asking if you're single, begging me to introduce them. Take a look, see if anyone catches your eye. Time to shine-in love and business! Let Jarrod eat his heart

reserved, never one

noticed her, it was impossible to look

And I don't have the energy

this morning is to

there were no

only wanted to invest her time and strength

a batch of sweet

fees were due

When he saw her, his smile was gentle. "It's freezing out—what are

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