How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Chapter 799

Elodie raised an eyebrow. "They don't know I'm unwell, or about the surgery. This

is an important assignment—I can't just turn it down."

Of course, she'd cooperate if it ever came to that.

Esmeralda knew Elodie's problem was simply that she took on too much

responsibility.

After helping Elodie settle in, Esmeralda finally noticed a man's jacket draped over her bed.

Fleming had tossed it to her earlier.

On their way here, the sun had been relentless. Fleming had handed her his jacket so she could shield herself from the heat.

Remembering this, Esmeralda said quickly, "I'll go return his jacket. You should get some rest."

Elodie didn't answer, but Esmeralda was already halfway out the door.

Watching Esmeralda's retreating figure, Elodie could see the hope radiating from her. Esmeralda had admired Fleming since they were young-her feelings had always burned bright and steady.

The men's quarters weren't far.

hugged the jacket to her chest as she walked, unable to suppress the sense of delight. Fleming giving her

had been assigned two to a

Esmeralda reached their door, she

voice, usually so brisk and distant, sounded patient for once. "Don't worry. We got

voice rang out, full of skepticism. "I don't believe you. I bet

turning his phone so she

a teasing grin. "What's this? A surprise

worried about my brother and you guys having

"You're lucky, man. Having a sweet sister like

him a look. "Knock

sure whether to go in

teasing tone struck her as oddly

like it

once in a while. Most of the time, he felt worlds away. Never this dose. Never

chatting, "So, who

Adrian glanced at

and

"No

them all.

her

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