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?"

word is, Mr. Silverstein donated twenty million to the research project just to get Dr. Charlie to

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

money on her like it's nothing! Twenty million, just

and amazement rippled

Elodie heard every word.

lowered her eyes, thinking it

spent twenty million just

vintage hotel, which struggled for years

to sell it off a couple of

now was painfully stark. Elodie gave a small,

symposium

to move the event

feet. "Come on, let's go meet my stubborn old

caught. She'd be lying if she said she wasn't

Charlie, stopping just a few

Elodie hesitated.

stepped forward, maintaining a formal tone as he addressed him, "Doctor,

talk to me? I've got to deal with half the crowd tonight. You think I have all

that, he strode

Elodie wasn't surprised.

and was willing to give young people a chance. Years ago, he'd had high hopes for her, even reserved a spot for her in his graduate

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