How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 735

He would never let Elodie shoulder everything alone again.

He didn't mention anything about the Harcourt family.

But Elodie understood.

She realized, perhaps, that whatever was going on with the Harcourts was no simple matter.

So she wisely refrained from pressing him further.

As for the surgery-

"Thank you." She knew Jarrod had gathered nothing but the world's top

specialists for her, and the least she could do was express her gratitude.

With her life hanging in the balance, this was hardly the time to fuss over pride or dignity.

Besides, Jarrod had helped her so many times, overtly and behind the scenes, she'd lost count.

"If you really want to thank me, then cooperate with the treatment. I won't accept anything less than a smooth recovery-no surprises, no setbacks." Jarrod stood, his gaze fixed on her pale face. His voice caught in his throat before he continued, softer, "Elodie, you're the only one I'm responsible for. If you're worried about your grandmother and uncle, then you need to fight through this—no matter what. Let me put it this way: if anything happens to you, I won't be the one looking after them. That's your job, not mine."

He finished.

Gently, he patted the top of her head.

turned and

didn't let Elodie see the turbulence in

what kind of emotion was behind Jarrod's

Maybe, just maybe...

He was truly afraid.

never resort

drop, unconsciously resting a hand over her

family estate, Jarrod noticed a call from Malcom flashing on

He ignored it.

back to Silverstein Group

knew guests would be

Elodie's mind-he

Andrea hurried to catch up and brief him. "Mr. Silverstein, President

"Send him in."

Malcom was shown

brightened when he

Malcom. He'd expanded a project, convinced the team was reliable, only for things to unravel. Just two days ago,

just from banks, but also leveraged Jarrod's name-his son-in-law's reputation-to secure loans from associates

collapsing, he was caught

been so desperate for Elodie's help. And yet, his

him, heartlessly ignoring her

said nothing, just watched

grew restless, anxiety bleeding into his voice. "Jarrod,

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