Chapter 177
Aunt Helen chimed in, "So it’s really true then?"
Old Madam Miller, who knew Elodie better than most, shook her head slightly. "Elodie’s not officially divorced yet. I don’t think she’s looking to jump into anything new. Let’s just leave it alone and see what happens naturally. No need to meddle."
Everyone nodded. "Understood."
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The next morning, Elodie woke up at the Miller house. She’d just finished breakfast when her phone rang.
It was from Dante.
She looked at the screen but didn’t pick up.
A few seconds later, a text came through instead.
Dante: Tomorrow is the parent-child event at Liora’s school. Don’t forget to come.
Elodie stared at the message, her jaw tightening. She typed back quickly.
Me: I’m not available.
Her phone rang again immediately. Dante calling.