How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 197

Even after a divorce, feelings don't just disappear because you say they do.

Most people just pretend to be strong.

In the end, you might find yourself treasuring Mr. Silverstein's things like precious keepsakes—unable to let go.

Jarrod was just about to stand up when his grandmother called.

He rubbed his forehead and answered, "Calling after lunch, Grandma?"

She snorted. "So you still remember this old woman exists, do you?"

Jarrod loosened his tie and gave a half-smile. "That's not fair. I always check in on you."

"Don't try to sidestep me," she snapped. "You haven't been back to the Silverstein house in ages. Ever since Valentine's Day, you and Elodie have both gone off the grid. Tell me the truth-did you do something to upset her?"

The more she thought about it, the more suspicious she became.

She'd worked so hard to set the mood for them on Valentine's Day-even booked the hotel. Elodie had only left the next morning. By all rights, that should've warmed things up between them.

So why the sudden radio silence?

the desk.

are you going to give

somehow, after marrying Elodie, he'd grown indifferent to the idea. Their relationship had always been

without having a baby? Now it's been another year-four in

didn't mention the divorce. He replied, unhurried, "No

"No wonder Elodie always avoids the topic. Turns out you're

isn't willing, what could

Jarrod said nothing.

responsibility, Jarrod. Don't try to wriggle out of

hung up before

glanced at

leaving VistaLink Technologies when she

get back to her as soon

Still no definite timeline.

knew she was powerless to push

had no

the dark, there

brow furrowed, but she decided not

the house sold before he noticed, it wouldn't

a project-time to discuss the plans in