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.

what exactly happened? How'd you end

stirred his bowl of soup with a spoon, his face calm and composed. "The rotor wash was so strong, I couldn't keep my eyes open. I lost track of direction." Joseph nodded, understanding. A drone that size could

how long you'll

after a moment. His wounds weren't just surface-deep—a bone was cracked too. His right arm was useless for now. Maurice lounged back on the sofa,

looked

Joseph glanced up from

mother's follow-up treatment. I was thinking of finding someone more experienced. I've heard Dr. Warwick's pretty renowned internationally, but I'm not sure exactly what his field

candor. But he'd already arranged

I'm not sure about that stuff. I can't make those decisions for

disappointment crossed Sylvie's face, but she managed a small smile. "It's all right. We'll figure something

Sylvie stepped outside to take

Jarrod's arm. His skin crawled at the thought. "That's

had already opened his laptop and barely looked up. "Could

took the hit

drone like that could've caused real harm. For her to walk away