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.

more like luxury suites, complete with soft mattresses, sofas, and a coffee table. She barely

that was something of

passed by Jarrod's. Only then did she notice it was already empty-the beds

it and caught the shuttle to freshen

and clean, and Elodie felt herself relax for

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

the other end said something

amusement. "You

middle of the

paused, realization sinking

here last night

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

lovers always a

the only explanation

lost in thought for a moment, then made her

to get herself ready-fix her makeup, gather herself, make sure she looked as calm and composed as ever. It was something she'd forced

last

she learned that Jarrod and Sylvie had already

found her presence a

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