Chapter 136

When Elodie returned to the house, she found her grandmother chatting with Cara, who was simmering broth in the kitchen.

The gentle bubbling of the pot filled the air with a savory aroma.

Her grandmother spotted Elodie at the door and greeted her warmly. "You're here by yourself? Where's Jarrod? Parking the car?"

Elodie kept her composure. "He had something to take care of. I came ahead."

Her grandmother's face fell instantly. "What could possibly be so important? Work's over-what's keeping him now?"

Elodie just smiled, offering no explanation.

"Has work been that busy lately?" Her grandmother motioned for Cara to pour a glass of peach juice. "Cara was just saying you and Jarrod barely come around anymore. What's going on?"

Elodie hesitated, at a loss for words.

didn't know the truth; she assumed

had no idea how Jarrod

end of the year. There's a big project at work—I can't get away," she

gently. "You need to take care of yourself. Everything else can wait. I've already decided I'll have Cara make you some nourishing soups and tonic. You always say you're fine, but

knew her grandmother's concern was genuine, and

again. "Jarrod, too-what is he doing, not even home by dinner? Elodie, call him and tell him to hurry up.

Let's just eat. If he's driving,

than risk Sylvie picking up on the

grandmother let it

Jarrod wouldn't show up tonight, but just as the meal

thinking about when her grandmother

just in time for dinner, Gran's expression

idea. "This year, why don't

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