Chapter 217

Freya nodded at just the right moment.

Elodie glanced at her, hesitated, then finally agreed. "...Thank you. I owe you one."

After all, she had nothing to do with Joseph-unless it was absolutely necessary, she didn't want to owe anyone favors.

Joseph could sense Elodie's distance. He paused, but still nodded. "Alright. I'll let you know when it's set."

Elodie found an excuse to slip away.

Freya watched her go.

Then she turned to Joseph. "Hey, is Elodie's husband really that awful? She's sick and he doesn't even care or stay with her. I'll never end up with a guy like that.” Joseph was at a loss for words.

"In the future, don't say things like that to other people, okay?"

Freya pouted. "Why not?"

"They're divorced."

in surprise. Once she processed it, she perked up. "Really? Then, Joseph, why

her hair, then looked in the direction

to discuss her test results with her doctor.

as things weren't getting worse,

medication, she made her

the afternoon, Elodie saw

during work hours, which made Elodie think something must be up.

"Grandma?"

was warm and gentle. "Sweetheart, are

"Not

place? If not, why don't

puzzled. "Our

you both decided to completely renovate your home. He already had people clear out all

the inside of their house was completely gutted— walls knocked down, rooms torn apart. It

for a moment

the renovations, it'll take months. I figured you two might as well come stay at the family

understood what her grandmother

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