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.

could

his steps slowing only a fraction as he surveyed the gathering. Without pause, he strode over and claimed the empty

lighting his eyes. "I had a feeling you'd show up

was when Elodie turned, meeting his

so only she could hear over the buzz of the room. "Heard you

like a secret shared between the two of

a moment. "It went fine. No

out a quiet laugh, his eyes

caught off guard by his reaction, tilted her

only needed to look up to see the exchange. His gaze lingered for a moment before he looked

and Watts, poured a glass of wine and set it in

implication-it

watching from a nearby table, seemed ready

the glass first. "Thank you

but notice Sylvie's poise-no one could find fault with

a force to be reckoned with. A true

Patricia grinned, refilled Sylvie's

studied her. "Ms. Fielding, you're refreshingly straightforward. Now, this is my place, and while all guests are welcome, let me remind you there