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.

the now-peaceful atmosphere, finally let out a satisfied smile. At least they weren't at each other's throats-feelings could be nurtured over

cab, so once again her

however, the driver was behind the

into the back seat, Elodie took out the research notes Professor Charlie had sent

making conversation with Jarrod

different from how they'd always been. The only real change: she no longer wasted warmth on his

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

of academic material?" he

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

cool, frosted look settled in her eyes-annoyed

courtesy not to peer at someone else's phone

phone or computer. Since then, she'd

Apparently not.

in her displeasure- Jarrod narrowed his eyes and answered honestly, "Nothing. I just saw

That was probably true; her notes were written in tiny

no longer in the mood

Jarrod propped his head in one hand, elbow on the armrest, and

Elodie didn't understand what he

was upset, she held it in- never snapping,

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