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.

the sense of delight. Fleming giving her his

had been assigned

their door, she

usually so brisk and distant, sounded patient for once. "Don't worry. We got here safely. The place isn't so

don't believe you. I bet it's awful over there. Show me your

phone so she

Adrian, piped up with a teasing grin.

my brother and

"You're lucky, man. Having a

him a look. "Knock it

the hallway, not sure whether to go in

teasing tone struck her

in like it was second nature. She'd never had anything like that with him.

spoken on the phone once in a while. Most of

"So, who else went with

Adrian

and

replied, "No one

them all. Heath's

pressed her

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