The Contracted Ever After (Cordelia and Ronan) novel Chapter 318

It was around four in the afternoon. A knock echoed through Cordelia's home, announcing Adrian's arrival. He held a large gift box in his hand, his eyes wandering around the room as soon as he entered. He muttered to himself, "Damn, the wealthy!"

Cordelia knew trouble was brewing as soon as she saw Adrian. At this hour, her housekeeper, Janice, would usually be out shopping for groceries. However, Cordelia asked her to stay and keep an eye on things at home.

"This is for you." Adrian tossed the gift box onto the couch, pacing around the room.

Cordelia gave Janice a look, and Janice promptly grabbed the vacuum cleaner, trailing Adrian wherever he went.

"What's this?" Cordelia pulled out a variety of baby clothes, shoes, and accessories from the box. Everything was made of pure cotton with excellent quality, soft and comforting. Cordelia couldn't help but admire them.

"Are these from you?" Cordelia asked Adrian, pressing a small piece of clothing against her face.

"Me? I don't have that kind of money. Ava sent it. She said, after all, you're carrying her grandchildren." Adrian sat down on the couch, continuing to scan the lavish surroundings.

Adrian had been courted by Ronan before, but he had remained noncommittal. Initially, he had aligned with Jamie, then switched to Ronan. But after being burned once by Ronan, he became wary. He feared falling into a bigger trap. So this time, he didn't side with anyone readily.

Cordelia pondered, "Actually, my babies aren't Jamie's. They're Ronan's."

"His?" Adrian raised an eyebrow, his expression scornful. "Truly a rich man's game, a pregnant woman at home, and a social butterfly outside."

"What do you mean?"

"What do I mean?" Adrian crossed his legs, about to light a cigarette, but was stopped by Janice.

"Deanna recently hit rock bottom, and was about to give up when Ronan bailed her out, you know? Deanna has been donating goods to Evergreen Primary School to clean up her image. Everyone saw Ronan's capital and gave her resources. Would he help her like this if they weren't involved?"

"Adrian, please refrain from such talk in front of Cordelia. She's pregnant." Janice was quite displeased with Adrian's insinuations. During Barney's last birthday, Adrian had stirred up unnecessary drama.

"Cordelia, you..."

"I know everything! Adrian told me. What's going on?" Cordelia was furious, not so much about the possible affair between Ronan and Deanna, but about Ronan knowing that Deanna was the one who plotted to kill her grandmother, yet he was still helping her.

"Cordelia, don't be angry, Mr. Evans didn't tell you because he didn't want to upset you. He was worried about your pregnancy." Brooklyn was equally anxious. "He didn't mean any harm."

"Had he meant no harm, he wouldn't have done it, right?"

This left Brooklyn speechless. She, too, thought that Ronan, knowing it would lead to misunderstandings, wouldn't have gone ahead with it.

"Cordelia, I don’t know what to say anymore," Brooklyn said.

After hanging up the phone, Cordelia sat on the bed crying until Ronan came home.