How a Dying Woman Rewrote Her Epilogue novel Chapter 731

Elinor’s grin widened. “Well, that means you two hit it off, doesn’t it? Miss Aldridge, Jarrod can be a bit… difficult with people and situations, even I find him a little intimidating. But if you get along with Sprague, you should come visit more often!”

“Is that so? At least Mr. Silverstein has better taste than Jarrod,” Patricia replied, glancing in the direction Jarrod had left, deliberately ignoring Elinor’s latter suggestion.

Sprague sipped his tea, fully aware of his mother’s intentions.

She was hoping he and Patricia might become something more.

Ideally, even a marriage alliance.

That would be quite advantageous…

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Jarrod entered his grandmother’s bedroom.

After what had happened yesterday, she was still shaken and not feeling well.

She was lying down, but when she saw Jarrod, she sat up. “How is Elodie?”

Jarrod took a seat. “Didn’t I already tell you?”

The old woman’s face darkened. She couldn’t help thinking the world was terribly unfair—how could it be so cruel to such a good child?

But…

Just then, Lucinda entered, her voice low and calm. “Miss Aldridge came by to visit. What was that attitude you gave her?”

Jarrod poured his grandmother a glass of water, his tone icy. “You don’t need to worry about my attitude. Maybe you should consider what your siblings are up to. The second branch is clearly hoping for a match with the Aldridge family. I imagine that’ll give you plenty to stress about.”

Lucinda, stung once more, could barely keep her composure.

Jarrod didn’t bother with pleasantries. “Someone like Patricia? Best keep your distance. It’s obvious the second branch has their own agenda, but I’ll make it clear: she’s not setting foot into the Silverstein family.”

Patricia’s visit was nothing more than an attempt to sway the Silversteins, especially now, during the rumors about Elodie’s supposed “miscarriage” or “cancer.” With just a few words, she could easily stir up trouble and spark all kinds of drama.

And as for Elinor and her side of the family—Sprague was still unmarried, and now, with such a ‘suitable’ candidate, of course they’d be scheming.

But Jarrod would never allow someone like Patricia to become part of the family. Once Elodie was healthy again, he’d make sure she never had to deal with this sort of trouble.