How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 80

They could all hear Elodie's tone during the phone call.

Sylvie frowned slightly, saying nothing.

Maurice let out a short laugh. "Seriously, is she pulling that damsel-in-distress act for attention again?"

"Maybe she's actually sick this time." Sylvie set down her cards, her voice cool

and even.

Maurice shrugged. "Well, she could at least respect some boundaries, especially with you still here." He wasn't surprised-Elodie was never one to stay quiet for long.

Jarrod glanced at his watch. It was just after eight in the evening.

"I'll go check on her."

Maurice caught on immediately. "Right, if you ignore her and she complains to

your grandmother later, this'll be a mess to clean up."

Sylvie pressed her lips together but didn't comment.

Jarrod's eyes remained as cold and unreadable as ever. "You two keep playing. I'll be back in a bit."

Sylvie's posture eased a little. "Alright."

Maurice grinned. "Got it. I know what you mean-just don't let her rope you into anything."

opened the door. He stood in the hallway, one hand in his pocket, looking down at her with a measured gaze before

to let him

there was a faint

with Sylvie

covered her nose, replying in a calm

glanced at her, noticing how drained she

She wasn't faking.

eyes, then went to boil some water, his tone neutral. "There are three kinds of medicine-one for bronchitis, something for the fever, and some throat

frowned at him, a bit surprised he was taking care

"...Thank you."

looked at her, his eyes deep and distant. After a moment, he

back into bed, her head foggy and heavy,

was still heating

she'd take her medicine once the water was

she opened her eyes and saw Jarrod still standing there, watching her as if

hesitated. "You're...

glanced at her, letting out a faint,

done getting what you

linger. He set the medicine on the bedside table and

didn't dwell

and out of sleep until the

was room

soup and some sides-light and

order this. Is there a

Silverstein requested it be brought up to

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