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."

surprise. Once she processed it, she perked up. "Really?

ruffled her hair, then looked in the direction Elodie

to discuss her test results with her doctor. Thankfully, things were still within the expected

as things weren't getting worse, she counted it

a new targeted medication, she made her way back to VistaLink

three in the afternoon, Elodie saw

which made Elodie think something must

"Grandma?"

grandmother's voice was warm and gentle. "Sweetheart, are you busy

clock. "Not at the moment. Is

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

hesitated, puzzled. "Our

sounded cheerful. "Jarrod told me you both decided to completely renovate your home. He already had people clear out all the furniture on the top three floors today,

their house was completely gutted— walls

froze for a

"The place is basically a ruin now. Even if they finish the renovations, it'll take months. I figured you two might as well come

her grandmother was

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