Chapter 105

The words Elodie wanted to say caught in her throat.

She looked up at him, frowning slightly. "Mr. Silverstein, you're overthinking this. I wasn't going to ask you for it."

Jarrod didn't react, merely studying her pale, delicate face with a thoughtful gaze.

From where he stood, he could see the sharp angle of her chin, and her face, already small, seemed even more fragile after these past weeks. It made her calm, clear eyes appear even larger.

Suddenly, he reached out and gently took hold of her chin, lifting it to get a better look.

His other hand hovered, barely touching the curve of her waist.

"Are you on a diet?" he asked, his tone cool and detached, though there was a trace of something else in his eyes. "Or is there some reason you've lost your appetite lately?"

She'd grown noticeably thinner around the waist.

Elodie avoided his gaze, surprised by his observation. So, he could tell she'd changed. But that was as far as it went. Even if he knew the truth about her illness, he probably wouldn't care in the slightest.

Once she'd regained her balance, she tried to push him away, her voice chilly. "Can you let go of me now?"

She didn't answer his question directly.

didn't press her. He let his arms

Just as she was about to step back, she caught sight of Naylor in the hallway. He'd just

shifted instantly, becoming

a generous gesture

a point to the Warwick family over a painting

was clear to everyone that Sylvie

And now...

was Elodie

undeniably loaded, and Elodie knew exactly what he was probably

to explain this without making things worse. When she and Jarrod were still

what's going on here?" Naylor asked,

"Just

acting as if he understood. "Alright, I won't

back at Elodie, his expression

she was that kind of woman. She always seemed so cool and composed, her eyes frank and unguarded, with none of the usual affectations. Besides, she was strikingly beautiful in

always had a decent impression

But now?

someone else's boyfriend out

show-you never

look but didn't dwell on

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