How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 235

It was as if the two pieces had always belonged together.

Could it be that the Thorne family's ring was truly part of a matched set with this one?

Elodie turned the ring over in her hand, examining it again and again, suspicion flickering in her eyes.

But then her brow furrowed in thought.

Did Jarrod leave this for her?

She was sure the bedside table had been empty when she went to sleep last night.

Was this supposed to be a birthday present?

She wasn't especially surprised. In previous years, Jarrod had always arranged for someone to prepare a gift for her; he was meticulous about such details, always the gentleman. Even if he was cold and distant, he never forgot the basic courtesies.

He would never pretend not to know what he clearly did.

But now, they were divorced.

Elodie stared at the ring for a few seconds more, then tucked it away.

She'd have to ask Rosemary if these pieces really were a set.

If not, she'd return it. If they were, she wouldn't just accept it without giving something in return.

She'd be heading back to Eldermere today-her flight was in the afternoon. Yesterday, Charlie had asked her to drop by this morning to discuss her findings.

Alexander had already gone over early.

Elodie gathered her things and headed upstairs.

he caught sight of Elodie knocking gently on Charlie's door

He frowned, puzzled.

meeting

Was Alexander inside too?

out, he made his way

Jarrod and the others were already having breakfast

looked exhausted, rubbing her temples

seated beside her, asked with concern, "Rough night? Didn't sleep

up from

of the books Professor recommended. They're tough to get through. Ended up discussing them with Jarrod for a while. Didn't get more than

knowing look. "So you two were

subject. "I just asked the professor's assistant if I could chat with him about what I've learned, but he's busy at the

walked in just in time to catch

sat down and commented, "The professor's busy?

a moment, everyone's expressions shifted

Jarrod glanced up thoughtfully.

mid-sip, nearly choked on his water. "Elodie? Why is she going to see the

shook his head, still bewildered. "No idea.

What a coincidence.

wanted to speak with the professor, and suddenly Elodie appeared,

a low whistle. "She's not planning to propose to Mr. Sterling,

made

fell into thoughtful silence as

to make Alexander her next move

status-in academia, in research, even in politics— they were at the top

turning out to be even more calculating than Sylvie had imagined. Still, she kept her thoughts

never get in. The Sterlings aren't just any family. My father always says Mr. Sterling will only marry someone of

Elodie marrying in?

That was wishful thinking.

absently thumbed his phone, lost in