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.

you feel better soon." When the three of them were finally gone, Elodie felt like she could breathe again. But Alexander's expression darkened.

nothing, just a bruise. Doesn't really hurt," she managed, still unsure how

she focus on getting treatment instead of letting her continue

little longer. Unless things truly got out of hand, she didn't want everyone panicking and worrying about her -especially not now, with her uncle about to go in for surgery. Her

a bit steadier, Elodie said,

just nodded and went

checked the time. As

swelling in your uterus. It's enlarged in places, and there's bruising, but no internal bleeding. Have you had

suspicious, and that he'd

matter-of-factly,

stunned the doctor into

bruised from the impact. Please treat that

cancer-that was a

professional demeanor, though his tone was more serious. "You'll need to stay overnight for

nodded and, forcing herself upright despite her weakness, went

Alexander returned, Elodie glanced at the clock. "Alex, you should head home.

to stay, given the circumstances. “I

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

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