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

what kind of emotion

Maybe, just maybe...

He was truly afraid.

never resort to

gaze drop, unconsciously resting

old family estate, Jarrod noticed a call from Malcom flashing

He ignored it.

straight back to

guests would be

on Elodie's

catch up and brief him. "Mr. Silverstein, President Harcourt of

"Send him in."

Malcom was

by pressing troubles-but his eyes brightened when he caught sight of Jarrod.

things to unravel. Just two days ago, major

name-his son-in-law's reputation-to secure loans from associates and other

he

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

heartlessly ignoring

said nothing, just watched

bleeding into his voice. "Jarrod, about that project

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