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

out another way." This was what she truly cared about. Now that he'd agreed to the divorce, there was no

stung. Elodie felt her eyes start to burn, but she

Stubborn as ever.

moment before he finally spoke. "Fine. The donor spot is yours. You don't have to

Elodie was

front of him-yet Jarrod was still giving the spot back to her? Sylvie's attitude made it clear she'd never have agreed

didn't bother to explain. He simply turned, unconcerned,

She couldn't read him. But with the time set for city hall, nothing else really

of it was important

let out a

too much. One slap, and he'd decided he couldn't let Elodie

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

She was genuinely stunned.

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