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 don't you ask her out?

her hair, then looked in the direction Elodie

results

much improvement, as long as things

doctor prescribed a new targeted medication,

the afternoon, Elodie saw a call from

made Elodie think something must be up.

"Grandma?"

warm and gentle. "Sweetheart, are you busy

glanced at the clock. "Not at the moment. Is everything

you and Jarrod get settled in your place? If not, why don't you just move back

puzzled.

grandmother sounded cheerful. "Jarrod told me you both decided to completely renovate your home. He already

completely gutted— walls knocked down, rooms torn apart.

a moment

ruin now. Even if they finish the renovations, it'll take months. I figured you two might as well come stay at the family house. It'd be

understood what her grandmother

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