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.

Elodie hadn't wanted children—but that would've required Jarrod actually

there's a thirty-day waiting period before the divorce is finalized. During that time, if either of you changes your mind, you

knew how

understood it would be at least another thirty days before she

That was fine.

could wait

you. There's nothing to reconsider,"

sideways

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

thanks. "Thank you for your

with Albin for another moment before

city hall, Elodie pulled her coat tighter

had left a thin layer of black ice;

out

fingers landed in Jarrod's-long, warm, steady. The comforting heat of his palm surprised her, and for a surreal moment,

might have thought they'd just gotten

to look

hands, then slowly let

pulled her hand away, her tone polite

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

pressed her lips together, choosing not to

for his

protest, Elodie opened the car door and

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