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

about my attitude. Maybe you should consider what your siblings are

clearly hoping for a match with the Aldridge family.

give you plenty to stress

once more, could barely keep her

with pleasantries. "Someone like

has their own agenda, but

not setting foot into

was nothing more than an

during the rumors about Elodie's supposed

words, she could easily

of drama.

as for Elinor and her side of the family-Sprague was still unmarried,

a 'suitable' candidate, of course

Jarrod would never allow someone like Patricia to become part of the

make sure she never had to deal

sort of trouble.

wouldn't let her suffer, not even

for Patricia

hardened. "What's that

old woman said nothing, but she understood exactly what

at.

talking to Lucinda, really, he was including

well.

worried she might interfere

knew her grandson was shrewd-calculating to the

that his grandmother was alright,

the door, he shot Lucinda a

her coolly,

unchanging. "Let's get something

I'm a married

to act

have no intention

a harem in

civilized society."