How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 539

There was no trace of awkwardness in her manner.

If anything, she carried herself with a certain breezy confidence.

Patricia found it rather intriguing.

For a woman like Sylvie-spoiled by Jarrod for so many years-to sit across from her, raising her glass with such ease, was unexpected.

Patricia, however, wasn't about to play along. "If it weren't for Mr. Silverstein, you wouldn't catch these ghosts and ghouls in my place," she said, her tone dry and dismissive.

With that, Patricia turned away, handing Elodie a fresh glass of juice over the back of a chair, her stance toward the wife and the mistress clear as day.

She didn't bother responding to Sylvie, but given Jarrod's standing, Patricia offered a nod of respect. "Please, Mr. Silverstein, have a seat."

People nearby, who'd heard their fair share of gossip, couldn't help but cast glances their way.

Sylvie wasn't sure if Elodie had caught her words, but once Jarrod took his seat, Sylvie didn't hesitate-she slipped into the chair right beside him.

If anything, she looked more like Mrs. Silverstein than Elodie did.

Patricia took in the scene, amused.

long used to such displays-she could treat it all as if

gathering. Without pause, he strode over and

at Elodie, a playful smile lighting his eyes. "I had a feeling you'd show up

was when Elodie turned, meeting his gaze.

in so only she could hear

like a secret shared between

a moment. "It went

quiet laugh, his eyes falling, his

tilted her head, a silent

needed to look up to see the exchange. His gaze lingered for a moment

set it in front of Sylvie. "Guests are guests, and I'm a gracious host.

miss the implication-it was

from a nearby table, seemed ready to interject,

first. "Thank you for your

notice Sylvie's poise-no one could find

Patricia had to admit, a force to be reckoned with. A true

Patricia grinned, refilled Sylvie's

"Ms. Fielding, you're refreshingly straightforward. Now, this is my place, and while all guests are welcome, let me remind you there are different kinds of guests. Don't try to show off in front of Ms. Thorne, or I won't hesitate to