Chapter 16
Janod really did change rooms. Now, so early in the moming, he and Sylvie were coming and going together. There was no doubt they’d spent the whole night in the
same room
Elod suddenly felt sick to her stomach
She tumed away from the two of them, slipped back into her mom, and rushed to the bathroom, trying to throw up–anything, just to get rid of that nauseous feeling But nothing came up
Her appetite had been semble lately. Maybe things were even worse for her than shard realized Eldered the pale, hollow–eyed reflection in the miner, a chill crowing up her spine!!
People are so fragile she thought!!
At least she could be grateful she’d woken up before things became truly inversible
Shell had time to become herell again!
With a determined breath, Elodie touched up her makeup, determined not to look so worn out
She asked the innkeeper to arrange a car to take her back down the mountain. Just then, her grandmother called
Her grandmother, Rosemary, was a stem, no–nonsense woman With Elodie’s grandfather gone early, Rosemary had poured all her energy into raising her children After Eladie’s mother passed away, Rosemary grieven more quiet–except when it came to worrying about Elodie
“Grandma Elodie cleared her throat before answering, making sure her voice betrayed nothing.
Did you have breakfast? Rosemary asked her tone gentle for someone usually so serious.
Elodie felt a warmth bloom in her chest. Tm eating now Missing me already, Grandma
Rosemary chuckled softly. “It’s nothing urgem. I just finished knitting two scarves for you and Jamrod. The weather’s getting colder, and these will keep you warm When can you come by to pick them up? Maybe stay for dinner–Ill make your favorite sweet and sour ribs.”
Elodie looked down, gull fickening in her eyes: “Grandma, you really don’t have to go through all that trouble.”
“It’s different” Rosemary insisted: Tinow life isn’t easy for you, married into a family like his. There’s not much I can do to help, so I do what I can Be good to Jarred, all night? If he has any conscience hell treat you well too, won’t he?‘
Elodie’s eyes bumed. She wiped the comer of her eyes with her fingertip. He’s just been mally busy lately, maybe-
There’s always time for a meal Rosemary said, not missing a beat. “Can you both come by in the next couple of days?2
had been so long since Rosemary had seen Elodie and Jamrod together, and she clearly missed them
Elodie considered in and finally agreed, “Winight. Il try my best’t
Stæ malized Junod should be the one to talk to her grandmother about the divorce he owed her that much. At least they could part on good terms.
To her grandmother, even the biggest problems had to have a reason.
Elodie didn’t want her to ever know the truth–that Janod had cheated. It would only upset her and take a toll on her health. Better to find a gentler explanation, to say they just weren’t night for each other?
This was something Jamod needed to handle
After a moment’s hesitation, Elodie left her room and walked down the hall toward Jod’s door
She noticed it was ujar l
She stepped doser, about to knock, but through the crack the caught a glimpse inside: Sylvie, standing on tiptoe with her arms around Jamod’s neck, his hands loosely at her waist, their heads tilted together in a kiss. I
Elodies eyes flickered
Sharone on the spo
Suddenly, a pair of hands shoved berhard Elodie’s head spun, and she barely managed to keep her footing X
Don’t you have any shame? Spying on other people’s private business?“ Octavia face flushed with outrage, glared at Elodie like she’d just committed some unforgivable crime
The commotion startled the people node
Jarrod and Sylvie quickly came to the door
Sylvie, uncharacterstically frowned and shot Elodie a cold glance, lips pressed into a thin!
“Enjoying the show?” Jarrods handsome face was twisted in a mocking smile, his eyes cold enough to freere the air
Hedidn’t say much, but Elodie could feel the accusation in every inch of his posture
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