How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 95

Jarrod's words were brisk, businesslike-leaving no room for negotiation.

Elodie's eyes flickered, the tension in her body so intense she could barely stand. The recent radiation treatment had left her lightheaded, and she had to steady herself against the nurses' station just to keep from collapsing.

She drew in a slow breath. "There are plenty of premium rooms available. Why does it have to be my uncle's? What's their angle?"

Jarrod regarded her coolly. "A patient's emotional well-being is important. I can move your uncle to the best suite in the hospital and pay the full year's fees upfront."

He didn't bother to elaborate. He spoke with the blunt, transactional tone of a man closing a deal.

He really would do anything to keep Sylvie's mother happy.

Since her uncle fell ill, Jarrod hadn't lifted a finger to help-not even financially. And now, suddenly, he was willing to cover a year's worth of luxury hospital fees, all for Sylvie's family.

Elodie had thought about moving her uncle to a better room before, but she simply couldn't afford it. Her married name, Mrs. Silverstein, didn't carry any special privileges, and all she could do was put it off again and again.

But now, Jarrod was serious.

Elodie forced herself to stay calm. "So, does this mean you're asking me for a favor?"

arched, understanding her at once. "What are your

favor. As for my condition, let's say you owe

was still being reasonable, negotiating with her. If she refused, he could go straight to the hospital administration. Her uncle might be forced out of

been "wronged"

might not be so

better to secure some

trying to take advantage of Jarrod-she just knew, ever since Selma returned to the country and started ruffling the Thorne family's feathers, trouble seemed to follow. She couldn't help but suspect

well secure

Jarrod's promises

she wondered if he'd really

care about her; why would he let her push

Elodie glanced up and met his gaze, only to find Jarrod staring back

locking for a long moment. Finally, his cold expression softened, and he said abruptly, "Fine.

stunned. She hadn't expected him

if her surprise meant

you to promise not

relationship with Sylvie in front of