How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 253

He'd always had a good impression of Elodie. In the two times they'd interacted, her wit and intellect had genuinely impressed him. As the group began to tease her, he couldn't help but chime in with a comment of his own.

As for what Alexander had said last time-he'd thought it was just a joke.

How could a woman as remarkable as Ms. Thorne possibly end up married to such a disappointing man?

But with that single remark, the mood shifted ever so slightly.

Maurice's eyelid twitched; he shot a quick glance at Jarrod.

How did Mr. Ableson know that Elodie was married?

Even Joseph frowned, confused-Elodie was already divorced, so where had Mr. Ableson gotten his information?

"Wait, you really were married?" Naylor's expression shifted, and suddenly he remembered-Grady Mercer had mentioned something in passing before. He'd seen Elodie and Alexander getting along so well that he'd dismissed it as a joke, but now even Mr. Ableson was saying the same thing.

Could it be true?

really have

blurted out, "Who's your husband? Someone in the industry? Is

response. She didn't see

entangled with Mr. Sterling, and possibly even making eyes at Jarrod, who already

Elodie being fair to her husband? And Mr. Sterling he was willing to play

if he hadn't a clue, seizing the moment to add, "Is he

finally looked over,

calm, as if even if Alexander

keep going, you're going to embarrass Ms. Thorne," Maurice interjected with a polite laugh, coughing softly. "Let's change the

digging and someone might actually uncover the truth

people exchanged

had even entertained the idea of introducing themselves, but clearly, that window had

all, remained perfectly composed, turning to speak with Alexander

She was calm, unruffled.

pressed into a thin line, his gaze a mess