How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 123

Chapter 122

Ivan narrowed his eyes. "Well then, I'll leave Elodie in your care, Mr. Silverstein."

Elodie frowned, uneasy. There was something strange about the way he said that.

Jarrod, on the other hand, showed no particular reaction. "Of course. It's only right."

He looked every bit the picture of composed dignity-so much so, it was impossible to tell whether he meant any of it.

Ivan hesitated, glanced at Elodie once more, then turned and left-off to meet his girlfriend.

Elodie found herself caring about this third anniversary more than she expected. It was, after all, a true farewell. She didn't need to stay up all night, but her thoughts had been restless lately, and she actually felt steadier with her mother close by. Tonight, she planned to keep vigil at the memorial.

By the time she'd finished seeing Esmeralda off, dusk had settled.

What surprised her most was that Jarrod hadn't left.

She sat quietly in front of the memorial altar, Jarrod at her side. When she looked

over, he met her gaze, his voice cool and even: "I'll stay with you."

was no warmth in his tone, but

eyed him suspiciously. "I'm staying all

"I know."

as ever. "Do

tugged at his lips as he spoke, giving their exchange

planning to be with Sylvie tonight? Did he feel sorry for her, seeing how grief-stricken she was? Was he

moved. She didn't understand his

her stiff arms and legs. When she turned, she saw

have to go this far-not anymore. The divorce meant he owed her nothing, and she

least, she could be

of water, setting it

I'd like you to come with me later to talk to Grandma about... us." That was her

water glass, but

the

Sylvie.

no attempt to hide

heard made his expression tighten. He stood up at once. "I'm

and looked at Elodie. "Something's come up. I have

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