Chapter 139

She was the only exception.

Lately, her appetite had been poor; even the slightest strong flavor was enough to make her nauseous.

But when she saw the concern in the old woman's eyes, Elodie forced herself to stifle the urge to retch, her face pale but determined.

"Jarrod, get Elodie something sweet to take away that bitter taste," the old lady instructed immediately.

Jarrod finally looked over. This time, he didn't object. Instead of reaching for the candy, he turned to Cara. "There's a jar of Mrs. Silverstein's dried cranberries in the small fridge in the kitchen. Bring it here, please."

Cara returned quickly and set the jar on the table.

Elodie's gaze landed on the dried fruit.

She'd always preferred sweet-and-tart flavors. She rarely snacked, but every now and then she'd buy a bag of dried fruit and stash it in the kitchen's mini-fridge.

She hadn't expected Jarrod to know that.

Not that it mattered anymore.

After a moment's hesitation, she moved over and sat down.

picking up on the now-peaceful atmosphere, finally let out a satisfied smile. At least they weren't at

by cab, so once again her ride home had been

however, the driver was behind

back seat, Elodie took out the research notes Professor Charlie had sent her a few days

had no intention of making conversation with

only real change: she no longer wasted warmth on

But by chance, his eyes flicked over to Elodie's screen,

kind of academic

drew together. Instinctively, she flipped her phone face-down. "How much did you

settled in

her view, it was common courtesy not to peer at someone

touch his phone or

Apparently not.

clear, chilly expression-restrained even in her displeasure- Jarrod narrowed his eyes and answered honestly, "Nothing. I

probably true; her notes were written in tiny script and would be hard

she said, putting her phone away, no

hand, elbow on the armrest, and fixed her with an

didn't understand what

studied her calm, collected face. Even when she was upset, she held it

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