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.

wanted children—but that would've required

clerk continued, "your documents will be reviewed. After they're approved, 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

days before she could walk away with the

That was fine.

could wait thirty

nothing to

glanced sideways

watch. "Ms. Thorne, if you have any

"Thank you for

chatted with Albin for another

coat tighter and started

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

reached out from behind, steadying

and for a surreal moment, it almost felt as if they were leaving city hall

might have thought they'd

to look

he glanced at their hands, then slowly let go. "I'll have someone drive you. No

her tone polite but cold. "That's not

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

pressed her lips together, choosing

signaled for

opened the car door and

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