How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 742

Even Joseph couldn't hide the complicated look on his face.

He clenched his fists in silence, the shock evident in his eyes.

Anyone who said they weren't surprised would be lying. Jarrod's feelings for Elodie were so obvious, you could almost feel the weight of them in the air.

So this was it—he really did love her, with a depth Joseph had never fully understood until now.

A cold suspicion crept up on Joseph, sending a chill down his spine.

If Jarrod cared for Elodie this much, then all those times before those subtle glances, those careful words-had Jarrod really not noticed his own feelings for her?

The thought made Joseph's throat tighten. He felt a knot forming in his chest, so tight he could barely breathe.

He turned on his heel and walked away.

Maurice didn't even realize at first, and called after him, "Hey, aren't you coming in? Didn't we say we'd grab lunch together?"

Joseph didn't answer.

Suddenly, he found it impossible to face them. Shame gnawed at him.

And, truthfully, he couldn't let go of Elodie-not yet.

He needed time to pull himself together.

When Watts arrived at the police station, Patricia had already been processed.

"I

pampered-she was never one

was just a coincidence?

drained of color. This was exactly the reality she didn't want to

sharp, humorless smile. "He's probably known all about your little secrets for a while now. He just waited for the perfect moment to strike, and he did. Do you really think you'll just walk out of here today?

He'd already foreseen it.

"If he wants to come after me, he'd better think about the consequences. If I go down, I'm

teetering on the edge of another

of mood stabilizers from

your head on straight. This is Jarrod we're

clenched her jaw, her eyes bloodshot with

up going back to her

her

as she stepped

red veins in his eyes-he clearly hadn't slept. She knew, of course, she was

this kind

looked back at him. "Things are what they are now. I've come to terms with it, and you don't need to worry so much about my

to finish

gently against her shoulder. He closed his eyes, as if this was the only way he

his voice low. "It actually makes me happy, you caring

a loss

blind, after all-she couldn't just pretend not to see the toll this

and get some rest. Don't let

pull away, but his hand was still wrapped tightly

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