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.

that would've required Jarrod actually

"your documents will be reviewed. After they're approved, there's a thirty-day waiting period before the divorce is finalized. During

knew how this

be at least another thirty days before she could walk away

That was fine.

could wait thirty

There's nothing to reconsider," Elodie replied

glanced sideways

"Ms. Thorne, if you have any questions, feel free to

thanks. "Thank

Albin for

her coat tighter

left a thin layer of black ice; she

hand reached out

her, and for a surreal moment, it almost felt

watching might have thought they'd just

to look

she was steady, he glanced at their hands, then slowly let go. "I'll have someone drive you.

her hand away, her tone polite but cold. "That's not

there's no need to pretend you're made of stone. It's freezing out. Just get home

pressed her lips together,

signaled for

opened the car door and

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