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

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 can withdraw the application. Please think

knew

least another thirty days before she could

That was fine.

could wait thirty

to reconsider,"

glanced sideways at

the process complete, Baxter checked his watch. "Ms. Thorne, if

thanks. "Thank you for

chatted with Albin for another

pulled her coat tighter and

chill had left a thin layer of

out

comforting heat of his palm surprised her, and for a surreal moment, it almost

thought

to look

he glanced at their hands, then slowly let go.

polite but cold.

to pretend you're made of

lips together,

for his

opened the car door and got

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