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.

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 again. But Alexander's expression darkened. "How did it get this bad? What

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

insist she focus on getting treatment instead of letting her continue with the VistaLink Technologies

truly got out of hand, she didn't want everyone panicking and worrying about

steadier, Elodie said, "Could you get me

and went out to find a

As expected, the doctor returned

your uterus. It's enlarged in places, and there's bruising, but

that he'd probably order

replied matter-of-factly,

the doctor into

from the impact. Please treat that for now,"

cancer-that was a different

professional demeanor, though his tone was more serious. "You'll need

forcing herself upright despite her weakness, went to arrange

Elodie glanced at the clock. "Alex, you should head home. My grandma's

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

shook her head. "It's fine. The doctor said it's just a stomachache and I'll be fine after

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