How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue

Elodie did a quick calculation in her mind. "You're coming here? You don't need to go through all that trouble. We could just meet up directly in New York. It's not exactly safe around here-you'd be alone and unprotected."

The dangers here weren't exactly hidden; they were right out in the open.

"It's fine. I can handle it. I'll coordinate with the security team on that side," Jarrod replied. He knew the risks, but to him, they were minor.

The truth was, he missed Elodie. Even though she had only just left, taking that first step forward left him feeling a little uncertain.

But he was determined.

Elodie checked the timing in her mind he should be fine, she figured, and nodded. Besides, she could take some time off work, and the thought of the upcoming trip to New York filled her with anticipation.

She felt energized.

"All right," she said, returning her attention to her laptop.

Jarrod didn't hang up.

He just watched her as she focused on her work, not saying a word.

Even in silence, he felt content.

He watched as Elodie's brow furrowed in concentration, then relaxed as she worked through problems-catching every little expression.

smiled softly, unnoticed, then took his phone and went

her work, she could

finally finished, more than an hour

neck and glanced at

phone propped

slowed as she stared

been a tidy sleeper, usually lying on his back, rarely turning to his side. The only exception had been their first year of marriage, when he liked to snuggle up behind her, holding her close as

was on his side, maybe wanting to see her-or to let her see

face for a long moment, feeling an inexplicable warmth spread

whispered, "Goodnight," barely

she end the video call, careful not to make any noise that might disturb

Elodie threw herself

depth, going over blueprints and code

technical roadblocks that werennet

overcome. She barely Kad time to catch her breath, running countless meetings and pushing her whole team forward. It took more than

she arrived onsite to inspect the latest prototype, Elodie received a message from

in Eldermere are just about wrapped up. I've booked my flight-I should land in New York around six in the

clock. She hadn't realized how

be longer before

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