How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 318

Jarrod regarded Elodie with a calm, almost indifferent gaze.

Even with a touch of makeup, she still looked pale-there was a distinct weariness about her that makeup couldn't quite cover.

His brow furrowed slightly, but he stood up anyway.

Alexander knew Elodie didn't want to be surrounded by people she wasn't close with. Even though he was worried about her, he kept a polite smile and turned to the others. "Thanks for coming, everyone. I'll stay with Elodie. I'll treat you all to dinner soon, to show my appreciation."

He couldn't have been clearer in asking them to leave.

Naylor, ever the gentleman, nodded and glanced at Elodie. "Alright. If you need anything, Mr. Sterling, just let me know."

He agreed it was time for them to go there was no point in crowding around, making Elodie more uncomfortable with all the checks and attention.

Jarrod simply murmured his agreement and headed out without so much as another glance at Elodie, showing neither special concern nor hesitation.

Sylvie watched his retreating figure and finally let out a small, knowing smile. She'd been overthinking earlier. Jarrod had only stepped in to help out of basic decency, nothing more.

She followed him out.

her eyes, so he didn't bother with further pleasantries, just offered a simple, "Hope you feel better soon." When the three of them were finally gone, Elodie felt like she could breathe

speak for a moment. "It's nothing, just a bruise. Doesn't really hurt," she managed, still unsure how to tell him the

Alexander, he'd insist she focus on getting treatment instead of letting her continue with the

didn't want everyone panicking and worrying about her -especially not now, with her uncle

said, "Could

it. He just nodded and went out to find a convenience

time. As expected,

in places, and there's bruising, but no internal bleeding. Have you had

he'd probably order more tests before making a

replied matter-of-factly, "I have

the doctor into

impact. Please treat that for now,"

the cancer-that was a

more serious. "You'll need to stay overnight for intravenous antibiotics and

nodded and, forcing herself upright despite her weakness, went to arrange the emergency

should head home. My grandma's on her

knew it would be awkward for him to stay, given the

and shook her head. "It's fine. The doctor said it's just

wanted to protest, but Elodie didn't give him a chance