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."

added, "About the

"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 divorce, there was no reason for him to keep showing

thought stung. Elodie felt her eyes start to

Stubborn as ever.

for a long moment before he finally spoke. "Fine. The donor spot is yours. You don't have to worry about it

Elodie was

was still giving the spot back to her? Sylvie's attitude made it clear she'd

didn't bother to explain. He simply turned,

She couldn't read him. But with the

it

let out

should be grateful to Sylvie—for making things so clear-cut. Jarrod doted on Sylvie far too much. One slap, and he'd decided he

her the donor queue spot for her uncle had been restored-he could proceed with surgery paperwork by

She was genuinely stunned.

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