How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue Chapter 45
Chapter 45 After Jarrod finished speaking, he loosened his tie and headed for the shower. As he passed Elodie, he didn’t spare her a single glance, as if even looking her way would somehow betray Sylvie. Frankly, whenever he did look at Elodie, all he noticed was the pallor of illness in her face. Elodie […]
How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue Chapter 44
Chapter 44 By the time Elodie reached the house, it was nearly nine. Rush hour traffic had eaten up most of her evening. Cara, the housekeeper, looked surprised to see her. “Mrs. Sinclair, you’re back! Have you eaten? Shall I make you something?” Elodie offered a polite smile. “No need. I’m not staying long-I’ll be […]
How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue Chapter 43
Chapter 43 When Elodie accepted his friend request, Joseph was genuinely surprised. He couldn’t even explain to himself why he’d added her in the first place, or what he was supposed to say now that she’d accepted. It all felt a bit awkward. In the end, he didn’t say anything. Instead, he tapped into Elodie’s […]
How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue Chapter 42
Chapter 42 Out of nowhere, Elodie was startled. She stepped aside quickly. A girl’s anxious voice called from behind her. “I’m so sorry! My drone just malfunctioned and went out of control. Are you hurt?” Elodie turned to see a teenage girl, maybe sixteen, dressed in a hospital gown. Her doll-like face, pretty and fresh, […]
How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue Chapter 41
Chapter 41 Jarrod’s eyes held a hint of mockery. His tone was perfectly neutral, yet there was always something in it that made Elodie feel uneasy. A sudden flush crept up Elodie’s cheeks. She knew exactly why. Back then, desperate for Jarrod to get used to her presence and take her seriously as his wife, […]
How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue Chapter 40
Chapter 40 “Boss’s wife?” So the whole company had already accepted Sylvie’s place. Back when Elodie had devoted herself to Jarrod, both he and everyone around him insisted she was just trying to make people misunderstand their relationship. He never even spoke to her at work, keeping her at arm’s length. But with Sylvie, he’d […]
How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue Chapter 39
Chapter 39 Elodie paused for a split second when she heard the words “Mr. Silverstein’s girlfriend.” So, he was willing to acknowledge his relationship within the company. He would declare his love openly. He would give Sylvie free rein to move about as she pleased at work. He would make sure she felt safe and […]
How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue Chapter 38
Chapter 38 Elodie and Alexander both took the following day off, choosing to shut themselves away and rest. She knew how fragile her health was; pushing herself for no reason had never been her style. 10:00 p.m. Jarrod stopped by the house he shared with Elodie that evening. He paused as he opened the shoe […]
How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue Chapter 37
Chapter 37 Jarrod’s gaze was utterly indifferent. He could see how exhausted and sickly she looked, but there wasn’t the slightest bit of concern in his eyes. They’d been married for three years, sharing the same house, the same routines, day in and day out. Even a pair of stray cats or dogs, thrown together […]