How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

"Jarrod, that was quick thinking-you nearly saved Sylvie from getting burned," Maurice said, letting out a relieved sigh as he noticed the close call.

Everyone's attention turned to Sylvie.

She had indeed been standing quite close to the oven tray just moments ago.

Seeing everyone's concern, Sylvie offered a graceful smile. "Don't worry, I'm perfectly fine."

Octavia, the one who'd started all the commotion, rushed over in a panic, cradling Sylvie's hands with guilt. "I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to! I nearly gave myself a heart attack!"

Sylvie ruffled her hair affectionately. "It's alright, really."

Elodie curled her fingers into her palm.

Suddenly, she realized she'd been overthinking things.

Jarrod's reaction hadn't been out of worry for her at all. He'd only panicked because Sylvie was almost hurt-he hadn't even hesitated to put himself at risk.

Only Sylvie, it seemed, could rattle the calm, collected Jarrod.

Joseph, after making sure Elodie was unscathed, finally settled back in his seat.

Freya glanced over, concern etched on her face. "Are you sure you're okay? Let me see your hand."

Elodie shook her head.

Across from her, Alexander's expression shifted subtly as he glanced at Jarrod, who was still shielding Sylvie. "Mr. Silverstein, didn't you see that Elodie was nearly burned too?"

Elodie had been standing even closer to the tray than Sylvie.

hadn't really been in

now did Jarrod finally turn

and steady, "Is that so? I didn't

clenched, her breath

hadn't even spared her so much as a

cold and indifferent, completely unconcerned whether

truly

himself at a loss

Elodie's last three years had

toward

over twenty people on this side of the campsite, divided into

her shoulders, she walked over to her tent and sat down. The view

to enjoy

about what Jarrod and the others were talking

time to time, Freya

warmer and a

still young, but she was unfailingly considerate. "If you

My tent's right next to yours-don't hesitate,

genuine smile. "Thank you,

Freya left, Joseph

rude to ignore him. "You're not

hesitated. "It's supposed to get colder

"...Alright."

Joseph's behavior a little odd lately, though she

to speak to

been

on the