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

before the divorce is finalized. During that time, if either of you changes your mind, you can withdraw

knew

it would be at least another thirty days before she could walk

That was fine.

wait

nothing to

sideways at

Baxter checked his watch. "Ms. Thorne, if

"Thank

for another

coat tighter and

late spring chill had left a thin layer of black ice;

reached out from behind,

warm, steady. The comforting heat of his palm surprised her, and for a surreal moment, it

have thought they'd

to look

was steady, he glanced at their hands, then

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

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

together, choosing not

signaled for

Elodie opened the car door and got

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