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.

pressed

Jarrod would tell

Sylvie's presence, she'd definitely have someone

would find out just how far Jarrod had

have free rein at Silverstein Group, but he was also helping her set up Neural

could their

Jarrod's problem

he'd surely find a way to

the

went

for herself-her time, her energy, everything

now, her spirit lighter, compared to

after four in the afternoon, the phone rang again-this time, a

Elodie answered.

Mr. Silverstein? We have some paperwork at the hospital that needs your signature. Are

Elodie replied

silent for

weren't you at the hospital caring for Mr. Silverstein all day? Aren't you his

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