How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 170

Elodie finally lifted her head.

She hadn't expected that, despite her age, Jarrod's grandmother was surprisingly up-to-date with new trends.

A candlelit dinner was one thing-that she could accept but a Valentine's Day themed hotel suite? The old lady even knew about that.

Elodie was still trying to think of a gentle way to refuse when the man beside her spoke up, his tone casual, "That sort of thing is for young couples. I'm swamped with work, Grandma, no need to go to all that trouble."

He turned her down before Elodie could even open her mouth.

She wasn't surprised. Lowering her eyes, she quietly sipped her soup.

Jarrod always handled these awkward situations himself, sparing her the headache.

The old lady looked genuinely taken aback. "Dates are for after work! I never said you had to take the whole day off. What kind of excuse is that?"

Jarrod arched an eyebrow. "It's not an excuse, Grandma. I really am working." Only now did Elodie glance at him.

Just then, Jarrod's phone buzzed. He picked it up to check the message, and perhaps because Elodie was sitting right next to him, he just glanced at it before turning the screen face-down on the table-clearly not wanting anyone to see.

Elodie didn't care about that little detail.

was obvious that Jarrod probably wasn't tied up with work. The person he wanted to spend Valentine's with was

indifferent expression, her breathing coming faster as she slapped her hand on the table. "What's more important than your marriage? Everything else can wait! I've already booked the restaurant and

the old

impending divorce caught

her lips together, deciding not to add fuel to the

Jarrod actually gave a small laugh and reached out to gently rub

lady finally

Elodie and finish eating. I'm off to

Elodie said nothing more.

finished

was only going along with this to pacify his grandmother.

actually following through

the old lady planned, Jarrod would never

dinner, Elodie went to wash her

she came back, Jarrod was already

Her expression darkened.

hadn't given her

buy the ring herself-she wasn't asking him for a

to the old lady and called a

back to her apartment,

willing to pay whatever it costs. Please let