How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 72

"All right, take care on your way."

Elodie didn't bother to explain why she wasn't leaving with Jarrod.

She knew exactly where he was headed-straight to Sylvie.

There was no way he'd waste his precious time with Sylvie just to give her a ride home.

The next two days passed in silence.

Nothing from Sylvie, and Jarrod didn't reach out to Elodie, either.

She wasn't sure if this meant things were over, but with everything else demanding her attention, she found it impossible to feel at ease.

On Friday morning, Jarrod finally called. His tone was neutral, almost cold. "Octavia's had an allergic reaction again. She refuses to let the staff help and insists you were the only one who didn't make it hurt last time. Could you come take a look at her?"

Elodie pressed her lips together. "...Sure."

Octavia wasn't her responsibility. She could have said no.

But since Jarrod was asking, and this could be seen as a favor, she figured he'd have no reason to hold the gallery situation over her head anymore.

"That painting-"

"Jarrod, what do you think of this dress?" Sylvie's gentle voice floated through from his end of the line.

It was barely past nine in the morning the busiest time of day—and he was out shopping with Sylvie?

The call disconnected abruptly.

used

day off and headed out to the

allergic flare-ups at the slightest provocation. Her skin would break out in itchy, painful rashes, and she'd throw

tried to treat

attentive. Over the past three years,

had come

mansion, Elodie felt a twinge of mixed emotion. She'd sworn to Jarrod she would never set foot here again, and yet, here she

probably think she was

her at the door,

Elodie's hands. "She's upstairs, making a fuss. Only

heading straight upstairs to

at her the moment she walked in. "Were you crawling here on all fours? What

expression cool, walked

Elodie's indifference. "Do you

it took. Two

to think Elodie should be available on

eat walnuts?" Elodie

how quickly Elodie

was a good person-few women were as meticulous or reliable. For three years, Elodie had looked after her with unwavering care, always mindful

still didn't

were better candidates for her

the title of Mrs. Silverstein and learn her place, things would

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