How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 157

Maurice was the first to notice Elodie. He arched an eyebrow but still offered a greeting. "What a coincidence."

Elodie spared him only a fleeting glance before taking Esmeralda by the arm and steering her away.

Clearly, she had no intention of engaging.

Maurice had never liked her much-his past attitude toward her had always been tinged with contempt. Out of respect for Jarrod, she used to swallow her pride, but now, there was no reason for her to keep up the pretense.

As for Esmeralda, she had even less interest in acknowledging Grady. The two of them ignored the men completely, not even pretending to be polite.

Maurice was a little surprised by this, though not offended.

Elodie's temperament had grown sharper lately.

Was this her new tactic for winning Jarrod over?

On New Year's Eve, she hadn't even bothered bringing them the usual hangover remedy. Jarrod had guessed right after all.

"Don't you think Elodie's gotten a bit arrogant?" Grady muttered, frowning in confusion. "It's like she doesn't even see us anymore."

Maurice found himself at a loss.

Was Elodie just trying a different approach to get attention, or was something else going on?

them as if they didn't

his head. "She's always been devoted to Jarrod-she wouldn't be stupid enough to deliberately get on our bad side. She's probably

deciding

was already starting to feel drained

to the lounge area.

Elodie nodded in agreement.

feeling up to

while Elodie glanced at her watch, mentally calculating when she needed to take her medication. She reached into her purse just as someone stepped in

are you doing over here?" Ivan's voice was sharp, his frown making it clear she

gaze.

tongue along his teeth. "Well,

it obvious she

down, grabbing her wrist. "Come on. I'll have someone take you

to pull away.

was so worked up about her being here. It was just a

Ivan's tone grew dark, edged with

sister who needs your protection and control anymore. I don't need you worrying over me or bossing me around.

their separate ways

to tell her

her perfectly. For a second, a flicker of

recovered, his expression