Chapter 147

And then-

Another familiar profile picture appeared below.

It was Sylvie.

Elodie's gaze flickered.

So, they actually had a private group chat, just for themselves...

Of course they did. Sylvie was always the center of attention, the one everyone gravitated toward.

All these years she'd been married to Jarrod, Elodie had never known that "plus- ones" could be included in their circle-at least, not openly.

Not that it mattered anymore.

Still, stumbling upon this now felt oddly like some embarrassing secret about her had been aired out for their amusement. She couldn't help but find a bitter humor in it.

Joseph seemed about to say something, but then he caught sight of a private message from Sylvie.

Sylvie: [You're really seeing someone? Who is it?]

her. Instead, he

Elsewhere-

Dinner was over.

few of them had gathered together afterward, including the sons of various

dining room was full of laughter and clinking glasses. Maurice caught Joseph's message and

sip

"Maybe it's not official yet.

her private chat

was busy with, he'd replied to the group but ignored

add up. I just invited him to join us for drinks, and he said he couldn't—busy with family. But

busy, or

don't you go find him

"I'm not

around, then

up with

the

to it

on them—transparent as

cure?" Sylvie finally looked up, setting

gave up hope— every year, she'd fuss over us, making

just wasting her

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