How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 381

Linsey couldn't help but sigh.

So much for the old lady's grand plan—there was no hope now.

By this point, Elodie had more or less guessed what had been on the matriarch's mind. She figured the woman had hoped to use this evening's gathering as her stage, introducing Elodie to the guests as the main character and celebrating her acceptance into Verdant University. That way, the party would have a proper focal point, and the news would spread naturally.

But Elodie had no intention of playing along. Even if she showed up, she wouldn't go through with it.

Jarrod, on his end, had flat-out denied everything in front of everyone.

With both of them refusing to cooperate, the old lady was out of moves.

When other guests politely asked about the theme of tonight's dinner, the matriarch was left speechless, forced to brush it off with vague answers.

Later, as the event wound down, Elias left with Raleigh. The old man looked especially grave.

Elias glanced over. "What's on your mind?"

Raleigh looked back at the ballroom. "You know why I asked all those questions tonight? It was the Silverstein girl who pulled me aside beforehand and asked me to bring it up. She told me Jarrod's actually married, but it's never been made public. Remember my birthday, when Jarrod brought a date? Well, I heard from the Silverstein girl herself that woman wasn't his wife!"

a promising young man—why

would never associate with someone of such questionable

stopped in his

Suddenly, everything made sense.

together the odd events of the past few weeks, even if Raleigh and the others had never said who Mrs. Silverstein truly was, the answer

and, just then, spotted Elodie slipping

Mrs. Silverstein

would

Elias's brow furrowed sharply.

thinking about? Aren't you getting in?" Snapping back to the moment, Elias let his gaze linger

to make an appearance, and had gone out of her way to avoid any interaction or private conversation with Jarrod. She was determined not to leave any

its end, Elodie sent the matriarch a message, saying she

lady replied, apparently resigned: [Where are you? I'll have Jarrod drive you.

was about to text back when she heard footsteps behind her. Jarrod

the side exit, away

I'll walk you to your car," Jarrod said,

looking up, Elodie's voice was cold. "That's

argue-before he could say another word, she turned and strode down the steps, not missing

her retreating figure. He