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."

she perked up. "Really? Then, Joseph,

ruffled her hair, then looked in the direction Elodie had gone. "Liking someone

siblings and went to discuss her test results with her doctor. Thankfully, things

long as things weren't getting

medication, she made her way back to

Elodie saw a call from her

which made Elodie think something must be up. She picked up right

"Grandma?"

was warm and gentle.

at the clock. "Not at the moment.

get settled in your place? If not,

puzzled. "Our

Her grandmother sounded cheerful. "Jarrod told me 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 looked like

a moment before it

if they finish the renovations, it'll take months. I figured you two might as well come stay

Elodie understood what her

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