How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Elinor's grin widened. "Well, that means you two hit it off, doesn't it? Miss

Aldridge, Jarrod can be a bit... difficult with people and situations, even I find him

a little intimidating. But if you get along with Sprague, you should come visit more

often!"

"Is that so? At least Mr. Silverstein has better taste than Jarrod," Patricia replied,

glancing in the direction Jarrod had left, deliberately ignoring Elinor's latter

suggestion.

Sprague sipped his tea, fully aware of his mother's intentions.

She was hoping he and Patricia might become something more.

Ideally, even a marriage alliance.

That would be quite advantageous...

Jarrod entered his grandmother's bedroom.

After what had happened yesterday, she was still shaken and not feeling well.

She was lying down, but when she saw Jarrod, she sat up. "How is Elodie?"

Jarrod took a seat. "Didn't I already tell you?"

The old woman's face darkened. She couldn't help thinking the world was terribly

unfair-how could it be so cruel to such a good child?

But...

Just then, Lucinda entered, her voice low and calm. "Miss Aldridge came by to

visit. What was that attitude you gave her?"

of water, his tone icy. "You don't need

Maybe you should consider what

hoping for a match

plenty to

stung once more, could barely keep her

bother with pleasantries. "Someone like Patricia? Best

the second branch has their own

foot into the

more than an

rumors about Elodie's

few words, she could easily stir up

of drama.

Elinor and her side of the family-Sprague

such a 'suitable' candidate, of course they'd be

allow someone like Patricia to

sure she never had to

sort of trouble.

wouldn't let her suffer, not

as for Patricia

hardened. "What's that supposed

she understood exactly what Jarrod was

at.

was talking to Lucinda, really, he was including her

well.

was worried she might interfere in

grandson was shrewd-calculating

was alright, Jarrod

Lucinda a look-she was clearly rattled

her

unchanging. "Let's get something

a married

to act

have no intention

a harem

civilized society."