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."

perked up. "Really? Then, Joseph,

looked in the direction Elodie had gone. "Liking

results with

been much improvement, as long as things

medication, she

the afternoon, Elodie saw a call from her

rarely called during work hours, which made Elodie think something must be up. She picked up right

"Grandma?"

gentle. "Sweetheart, are you

at the clock. "Not at the moment. Is

get settled in your place? If not, why don't

hesitated, puzzled.

completely renovate your home. He already had people

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

a moment before

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

her

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