How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

The professor didn't answer her.

He was probably still upset with her.

Elodie knew she couldn't rush things-hearts didn't turn cold overnight.

After years spent struggling in a loveless marriage, she understood that feeling all too well.

Later, on her way to meet a client, Elodie unexpectedly ran into Jarrod.

He'd just arrived at the entrance to the event hall, where a staff member greeted him.

For once, Sylvie wasn't at his side, which was a surprise.

Jarrod noticed Elodie, too. He glanced over with a languid, unreadable look in his eyes dark and inscrutable.

Elodie subtly frowned.

Was it just her, or was Jarrod's gaze on her a little odd today?

Normally, he would have ignored her completely, never granting her so much as a second look.

She didn't greet him, just walked straight into the company building.

tried, he'd never respond-only leave her standing

VistaLink Technologies, Elodie finally learned from Alexander that Mr. Patrick had replied. He considered their three-year plan feasible and agreed to make

Elodie's chest eased, and for once, she allowed herself a small

knowing

a polite rejection from

nothing in particular. Ever since

they were competitors. VistaLink Technologies had

Still...

brows

suddenly recalled the way Jarrod had looked

learned the outcome before she

think she'd

your mind?" Alexander, in high spirits,

I'll send you the revised plan for this morning's

her eyes and touched her

took a painkiller and planned to

minutes later, her phone rang. It was an unfamiliar number. Elodie

Elodie?" a

"Yes, speaking."

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dismissing it as just another scam call, and went back to the pile of unfinished work on her