Chapter 177

Elodie met Jarrod's gaze.

His dark eyes were indifferent, waiting for her final answer.

She wasn't surprised by his attitude. After all, her actions today had thoroughly crossed a line he'd drawn in the sand.

Two months ago, they'd signed the divorce papers. Only now, finally, did he give her an actual time to go through with it. Of course, he was doing this for Sylvie— wanting a clean break, quick and decisive. No more dragging things out and wasting each other's time.

"Alright," Elodie nodded. "That works."

They should have done this long ago. Once they set foot in city hall, everything would be settled for good.

But today was Saturday. City hall was closed. If it weren't, Jarrod would probably have insisted on dealing with it right away.

Noticing how calm she seemed, Jarrod let out a brief, almost mocking laugh. "Fine. Just don't be late."

then added, "About the donor

steady. "You have plenty of connections, Mr. Silverstein. I'm sure you can figure out another way." This was what she truly cared about. Now that he'd agreed to the

start to

Stubborn as ever.

spoke. "Fine. The donor spot is

time, Elodie

front of him-yet Jarrod was still giving the spot back

to explain. He simply turned, unconcerned, and strode

Elodie let out a shaky breath. She couldn't read him. But with the time set for

it was

let out

making things so clear-cut. Jarrod doted on Sylvie far too much. One slap, and he'd decided he couldn't let Elodie use the title

donor queue spot for

She was genuinely stunned.

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