How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Elodie had tagged her location at the Fairview Crossing Hotel on her social feed.

Unfortunately, her grandmother saw it. Now, faced with her grandmother's questioning, Elodie hesitated, unsure how to respond. "We... we're attending the same event," she finally managed.

She didn't clarify whether they'd come together-mostly because, truthfully, she hadn't known Jarrod's schedule before arriving. And besides, Jarrod was there with Sylvie. That was definitely not something her grandmother needed to know.

Her grandmother's smile widened. "That's wonderful! You two should spend a few extra days out there, treat it like a little vacation. Good for your marriage-every couple needs time away together."

Elodie offered a faint, noncommittal smile and didn't reply.

There was so much her grandmother didn't know. With Sylvie around, Jarrod barely had time for Elodie, let alone for "bonding." She didn't even know which room he was staying in.

"And where's Jarrod? Why isn't he with you?" her grandmother pressed.

Elodie thought for a moment, then answered, "He's still at a business dinner. He'll probably be back at the hotel later."

At that, her grandmother frowned, her tone sharp. "Business dinners, business dinners-does he really need to go to so many? He'd be better off spending time with you!"

Grandma," Elodie

Jarrod was busy paving the way for Sylvie-nothing could be more important to

he gets back, call me on video so I can give him a piece of my mind! It's settled. Now, you get some

her grandmother had already

she didn't dwell on it, setting her phone aside and returning

At the gala.

Charlie hadn't left yet.

and decisive, having just dropped a cool two hundred million to

shimmered with laughter and clinking glasses, but Charlie was never one for small talk. He'd already instructed Alexander to

wasn't until Jarrod arrived with Sylvie that Charlie subtly sized

dress and greeted him graciously. "Dr. Carter, it's such an honor to meet you. I actually specialize in aerospace engineering as well would you mind if I

looked her over. "I heard from Mr. Silverstein that you completed

combined master's and doctoral program. Thanks to your leadership, our country's aerospace industry is making huge

flattery, but

standing nearby with a glass of wine,

to impress the old man, no amount of Alexander's words would matter. He