How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 633

He was gambling on this.

Jarrod knew that joining the national team was an inevitable step for Elodie. Letting things unfold without interference-this was his own inexplicable wager. Deep down, he still wanted to know if she had any feelings for him.

But her indifference was plain as day.

The old thorn buried in his heart began to ache again.

"You should eat first. We'll have plenty of time to talk later." He turned away and opened the takeout box, a quiet gesture of concession.

Elodie thought she'd managed to stay calm today. She no longer felt like arguing with Jarrod; at this point, everything was out in the open. She hoped the school would take her explanation, and maybe Jarrod's recent actions finally made

sense.

Still, there was no reason she should suddenly forget all the pain just because he offered her a little kindness.

"The way you do things gives me chills, Jarrod. You never say anything you just strike in silence. There's no going back for us," Elodie said, her voice steady and quiet, stating a simple fact.

to be slapped and then handed a

at the air force base, in the relevant department.

issue erupting now was undeniably

caught her at

Left her in limbo.

blown out of proportion, it would spark controversy higher

to wait another month

once-she didn't want to make things any harder

health, she didn't

light of the apartment, Jarrod's eyes were shadowed. He didn't respond to Elodie's words. Instead, he quietly opened each of the food containers, arranging her favorite red bean pudding

have every right. Focus on your work for now. I'll send you my personal information later-let's get your job situation stable before

Elodie stayed silent.

a fork beside her plate, then said slowly, "Let's give each other some

or insist on

and left, closing the door behind him.

table-her favorites, and neither had the green onions