How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 181

Chapter 181

Unlike Maurice, who looked utterly stunned, Jarrod's expression was unreadable. His gaze was dark and thoughtful as he studied Elodie.

Elodie had already set down her pen.

No wonder Jarrod had insisted on a new divorce agreement-he wanted to seize control of the negotiations and keep her in check from the very start.

But honestly, she couldn't bring herself to care anymore.

As long as she could get this over with, she'd agree to anything.

She slid the paperwork back across the table.

"So, can we file now?"

Jarrod glanced down at the place where she'd signed. When he finally looked up, his eyes were flat and emotionless. "We can."

Apparently, it was rare for people to hash out the terms right here at city hall.

After they'd followed the necessary steps, the clerk looked up at them. "Do you have any children together?"

Elodie's throat tightened. She finally managed, "No."

Jarrod didn't even flinch.

Maurice, however, gave a little shrug and pursed his lips.

hadn't wanted children—but that

approved, there's a thirty-day waiting period before the divorce is

already knew

it would be at least another thirty days before she

That was fine.

could wait

to reconsider," Elodie replied

sideways at

Baxter checked his watch. "Ms. Thorne, if you have any questions, feel free to reach

thanks. "Thank you

with Albin for another moment before

her coat tighter and

a thin layer

hand reached out

a surreal moment, it almost

thought

turned to look

up to her. Once she was steady, he glanced at their hands, then slowly let

tone polite but cold.

shot her a look. "Elodie, there's no need to pretend you're made of stone. It's freezing out.

lips together, choosing not to

for his

Elodie opened the car

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