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.

hung up, Elodie pressed her

had no idea what Jarrod would tell Grandma about Sylvie, but the old

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

she would find out just how far Jarrod had gone

Group, but he was also helping her set

how could their relationships possibly be

Jarrod's problem

he was of Sylvie, he'd surely

let the

up and went to make herself

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

her spirit lighter, compared to

in the afternoon, the phone

Elodie answered.

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

over her gardenia plant, Elodie replied calmly,

other end went silent for a moment, clearly confused, then

at the hospital caring for Mr. Silverstein

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