How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 84

Elodie finally looked up.

A thunderous round of applause broke out as a tall figure strode in briskly from the side entrance.

When she realized it was Dr. Charlie himself, Elodie immediately sat up straighter in her seat. Her palms grew damp with a nervousness she couldn't quite put into words.

He actually showed up.

As Dr. Charlie passed by, he glanced in Elodie's direction, then turned away with

a look of disappointment, saying nothing.

A bitter smile flickered across Elodie's face.

She understood how he must feel.

With Dr. Charlie seated, Elodie couldn't help but glance over-he'd chosen the seat right next to Jarrod.

Sylvie was there too, introducing herself with poise and shaking the doctor's hand.

Elodie was surprised.

All around her, people were whispering.

"I can't believe Dr. Charlie actually came. Wasn't there a rumor he wouldn't show up?"

"But word is, Mr. Silverstein donated twenty million to the research project just to

sense, though—Mr. Silverstein's girlfriend works in this field. Of course he'd want her to meet

sure is lucky. Mr. Silverstein spends money on her like it's nothing! Twenty million, just like that. I've

of envy and amazement rippled through

Elodie heard every word.

lowered her eyes,

Jarrod had spent twenty million just to

struggled for

but to

now was painfully stark. Elodie gave a

the symposium was

was time to move the event to the evening

to her feet. "Come on, let's

lying if she

Charlie, stopping just

Elodie hesitated.

"Doctor, do you have a

"Is there anyone here who doesn't want to talk to me? I've got to deal with half the crowd tonight. You think I have all

he strode

Elodie wasn't surprised.

her, even reserved a spot for her in his graduate program. But she'd turned it down for marriage. After everything that happened, it was

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