How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 328

Chapter 328

She ignored the way Sylvie's face fell.

With a brisk turn, Esmeralda climbed into her car. Just looking at her foolish brother made her blood boil; she slammed the gas, letting a cloud of exhaust billow behind her as she sped off down the street.

Yet, the incident left an unspoken sting in everyone's mind-a barb that lingered long after.

Sylvie kept her gaze lowered, lost in thought.

She figured it must have been the buzz of her family's art exhibition that set Elodie

off. Maybe the spectacle got under her skin, prompting that brazen, boastful speech.

All posturing, really.

Did Elodie really think getting into this field was as easy as picking apples at the market? Anyone could just waltz in and claim a spot?

at Sylvie.

tone steady and cool. "Ambition's fine, but making grand promises in

In truth, she

shot Maurice a thoughtful look. "Has she always

eyes flicking to Jarrod, who stood off to the side, eyes downcast,

clearly couldn't care less about the whole spectacle. He hadn't even glanced in Elodie's direction as she left. Judging by his

how Elodie used to

out. Even Maurice thought she'd acted a bit rash today. How was she planning to save face when this all blew up? There was no doubt how

change the subject. "You said you invited Mr. Whitaker and the others, right? Didn't see

then nodded. "Yeah, he said he had a last-minute business trip,

As for Watts...

too busy, she figured. Surely he wasn't just ignoring her to play

the story

believes she's a shoo-in for the program-otherwise her mother wouldn't have bragged

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