How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 227

There was no hint of pretense in Alexander's expression; he asked his question as if it had simply followed from the conversation.

Sylvie frowned slightly, masking her reaction. She couldn't understand why Alexander always seemed so protective of Elodie, unwilling to hear even the smallest criticism of her. Now, he'd gone so far as to turn the criticism back on her and Jarrod.

What ulterior motives?

Naylor glanced at the pair-Sylvie and Jarrod seemed so close, it was obvious they were headed for marriage.

Alexander's tone was perfectly genuine. "Mr. Silverstein, have you two set a date yet? I imagine your family must be quite pleased with Ms. Fielding?"

Elodie stayed silent.

She knew exactly what Alexander was doing: he couldn't stand to see her mistreated and was determined to return the favor. After all, Henrietta only acknowledged her as Jarrod's wife now; otherwise, Jarrod would never have insisted on such a draconian divorce agreement.

Alexander feigned surprise. "You haven't introduced her to your family yet? What's the holdup?"

Even Naylor looked surprised. In his eyes, Sylvie was outstanding, and their relationship seemed stable-surely meeting the parents and making things official was only a matter of time.

Sylvie glanced up at Jarrod, lips pressed together, saying nothing.

small, polite smile. "That's a private matter, but

clearly had no intention of

seemed to bounce right off him-Jarrod was utterly

fade a little. Of course he could tell: Jarrod was still protecting Sylvie's reputation, making

in the topic. She knew Jarrod would eventually introduce Sylvie to the Silversteins. That was his choice, and none of her

two go ahead-I'm heading

Goldspire, just time for introductions; the real work and site

left first, not bothering with the rest

emerged from the crowd, hoping to catch up with Elodie for another conversation, but she was already gone. He felt a pang of disappointment. He'd had the sense that

room, Elodie didn't waste any time. She and Alexander would be in Goldspire for three days, so she'd

idea when the gathering

facility sent vehicles to pick

the door for Sylvie with effortless chivalry. Sylvie stepped out, laughing at something he said, and Jarrod bent down to listen as she

straight ahead

experts on hand to explain everything, and visitors could get up close, even participate in live demonstrations and flight tests. Charlie, the lead engineer, guided the main group toward the centerpiece of this year's research:

was clearly familiar with this type of aircraft. When Charlie hit the key technical points and the engineers launched into a lively debate, she confidently highlighted the main issues, drawing the attention

look; it was obvious she was no

there's always someone more