Chapter 265

The old woman hesitated for a while, her lips working as if searching for the right words.

At last, her voice dropped to a gentle firmness. "Sweetheart, don't you worry. I won't let anyone mistreat you. If you're ever upset or troubled, just come to me- Grandma will always help you sort it out. As far as the Silverstein family is concerned, you are our one and only granddaughter-in-law."

Elodie understood the message behind those words.

Grandma was trying to reassure her, but she was also making her stance clear.

Some things simply couldn't be discussed outright.

Lowering her eyes, Elodie's gaze remained soft and composed. "Thank you, Grandma."

Because of the agreement between her and Jarrod, she couldn't explain the divorce to Grandma. She could only give vague replies.

At the very least, she'd promised Jarrod to play by these rules and she intended to keep her word.

Grandma asked if she was still at the hospital.

Elodie answered honestly—she'd been there that morning.

Only then did Grandma sound relieved.

Elodie pressed her

idea what Jarrod would tell Grandma about Sylvie,

Sylvie's presence, she'd definitely have someone look into

would find out just how far Jarrod had gone for

at Silverstein Group, but he was also helping her set up

all that, how could their relationships possibly

that was Jarrod's

was of Sylvie, he'd surely find a

the

and went to

living for herself-her time, her energy, everything finally poured into

now, her spirit lighter, compared to those years spent orbiting around

afternoon, the phone rang again-this time,

Elodie answered.

voice came on the line: "Hello, are you a relative of Mr. Silverstein? We have some paperwork at the hospital that needs your signature. Are you available to come

Elodie replied

other end went silent for a moment,

information. "But... weren't you at the hospital caring for

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