How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 297

When Elodie opened the door, she found a staff member from the resort standing in the hallway, dressed in the crisp uniform of the hotel.

The woman greeted her with a friendly smile. "Ms. Thorne, are you satisfied with your room? If you'd like, there are suites with even better views on this floor. Would you like me to help you switch?"

Elodie glanced back at her suite. The resort was top-tier, and the room she'd been given was already one of the best options available.

She shook her head. "No, thank you. This one's perfect."

The staff member hesitated, as if there was something more she wanted to say,

but in the end just smiled and nodded. "Of course, Ms. Thorne. If you need anything at all, please don't hesitate to call."

Elodie didn't give it much thought.

She closed the door and went back to unpacking her clothes.

The celebration dinner tonight wasn't particularly formal-just a chance for everyone to unwind after a busy stretch. She was grateful for a low-key evening. The past few weeks had been non-stop, and fatigue seemed to cling to her bones.

The resort had every imaginable amenity-indoor pools, spas, even natural hot springs. She'd packed a swimsuit specifically for a bit of downtime, hoping to sneak in a soak or two.

It was just after

heading over to

Ding-

Her phone buzzed twice.

it up and

message from her grandmother popped

new house today. It's already looking so different! From what I can see, if they keep up

Attached were several photos.

of the living room

midst of structural work. Judging by the style of the renovations, it was a complete overhaul-nothing left of what she had once

gutted the house after the split, but seeing the photos made it real: he hadn't kept a single trace of her touch. The five-story home had been scrubbed of everything she'd left behind, as if those years had been unbearable

open the

every detail, every vase or lamp, chosen with hope

finally replied:

her grandmother sent

[Sweetheart, is this yours?]

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