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?"

Mr. Silverstein donated twenty million to the research project just to get Dr. Charlie to make an

though—Mr. Silverstein's girlfriend works in this field. Of course

Mr. Silverstein spends money on her like it's nothing! Twenty million, just like that. I've never heard of him treating any woman so

wave of envy and amazement rippled

Elodie heard every word.

lowered her eyes, thinking it

million just to bring Dr. Charlie here

once ran an upscale vintage hotel, which struggled for years with financial

her grandmother had no choice but to

the contrast now was painfully stark. Elodie gave a small,

seven, the symposium

was time to move the event to the

"Come on,

caught. She'd be lying

Dr. Charlie, stopping just a

Elodie hesitated.

addressed him, "Doctor, do you

glanced sharply toward Elodie and snorted. "Is there anyone here who doesn't want to talk

he strode

Elodie wasn't surprised.

young people a chance. Years ago, he'd had high hopes for her, even reserved a spot for

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