How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 58

She was always quiet, keeping mostly to herself, and with him, she was nothing if not politely distant.

Joseph pressed his lips together. "Glad to hear it."

Elodie turned to glance at him. "Is there anything else you need, Mr. Delacroix?"

He caught her meaning and shook his head. "No, that's all. I'll leave you in peace."

After he left, Elodie lingered a while longer, enjoying the solitude. Nights like this, when everything was still, were surprisingly comforting. As the hour grew late, she finally got up, ready to head back into her tent.

The moment she stood, she heard footsteps nearby, and the faint glow of a lantern flickered through the darkness.

A woman's voice, soft and edged with laughter, floated over. "Is this your tent?"

Elodie looked toward the sound.

Sylvie stood arm-in-arm with the tall, broad-shouldered Jarrod. He ducked inside the tent first, with Sylvie following close behind. They disappeared together into the same tent.

They're sharing a tent...

Elodie's gaze flickered, the realization catching her off guard. She hadn't expected that—especially with Jarrod knowing she'd be staying here tonight. He didn't even try to avoid her.

Her fingers tightened around her thermos. She turned and headed back to her

own tent.

at the highest standard—even the tents were more like luxury suites, complete with soft mattresses, sofas, and a coffee table. She barely felt the chill

was something of

dawn, she passed by Jarrod's. Only then did she notice it was

it and

and Elodie felt herself relax for the

the powder room, she heard Octavia's voice from one of the stalls, chatting on the phone. "How come I didn't

end said something Elodie couldn't

amusement.

middle of the night?

paused, realization sinking

here

tents weren't private enough for...well, for whatever couples in love

lovers always a spark,

was the only

stood there, lost in thought for a moment, then

sure she looked as calm and composed as ever. It was something she'd forced

last

came downstairs, she learned that Jarrod and Sylvie

her presence a

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