How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 261

Jarrod glanced sideways, his expression unreadable.

"Thanks for stepping in," he said quietly.

Joseph nodded toward Jarrod's bandaged arm. "You need to have that dressing changed soon?"

Jarrod murmured an affirmative.

Maurice let out a long sigh. "You really went all in, didn't you? So worried about Sylvie getting hurt, you didn't even think about yourself."

The drone-with its payload-had to weigh at least 130 pounds, heavier than Sylvie herself. It wasn't surprising Jarrod had thrown himself in the way without hesitation. No one expected, though, that in the chaos, with the light completely blocked out, he'd end up protecting the wrong person.

At least, thank God, Sylvie hadn't been hurt.

Hearing Maurice's words, Sylvie frowned a little, her face a mix of concern, relief, and something like gratitude.

Joseph, for his part, was still a bit shaken by the whole thing. If Jarrod hadn't made that mistake, Elodie would have been the one injured.

exactly happened? How'd

his face calm and composed. "The rotor wash was so strong, I couldn't keep

how long you'll be

His right arm was useless for now. Maurice lounged back on the sofa, biting into an

she looked up. "By the way—what's

Joseph glanced up from

follow-up treatment. I was thinking of finding someone more experienced. I've heard Dr. Warwick's pretty renowned internationally, but I'm

already arranged for Elodie to meet with Elias

about that stuff. I can't

she managed a small smile. "It's all right. We'll figure

stepped outside

opportunity to lean in and inspect Jarrod's arm. His skin crawled at the thought. "That's not going to scar, is

already opened his laptop and barely looked up. "Could happen," he

basically took the hit for her, and she didn't get so much

For her to walk away untouched-it had to be pure