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?

glancing over at Sylvie. "Feels

Jarrod, her tone steady and cool. "Ambition's fine, but making grand promises in front of a crowd without considering

take it seriously. In truth, she looked down on

Sylvie shot Maurice a thoughtful look. "Has she

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

even glanced in Elodie's direction as she left. Judging by his lack of reaction, he

Elodie

been mild, unremarkable-never one to stand out. Even Maurice thought she'd acted a bit rash today. How was she planning to save face when this all blew up? There

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

paused, then nodded. "Yeah, he said he had a

As for Watts...

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

the story as

Sylvie's family really believes she's a shoo-in for the program-otherwise her mother wouldn't have bragged the way she did in

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