The Contracted Ever After (Cordelia and Ronan) novel Chapter 44

Just as Cordelia was taking care of Barney, Deanna jumped in, "Alright, you've done enough. It's my turn."

Without thinking twice, Cordelia got up. Just at that moment, Ronan walked in. Deanna's interruption was perfectly timed.

Seeing Ronan, Cordelia was instantly reminded of the awkward situation when they were buying the computers.

He glanced at Barney, adjusted the IV drip to be slower, and then said to Cordelia seriously, "Come out with me."

Cordelia had no choice but to follow him out.

They reached a corridor a bit further from Barney's bedroom, and Ronan asked Cordelia to lean against the wall.

"Why would you let her do such heavy work?" he asked harshly.

Cordelia thought resentfully, why can't she do this work?

"When do you plan to divorce?" Due to her bad mood and the computer purchase matter, Cordelia's tone was also a bit unpleasant.

Obviously, her question caught Ronan off guard. "Are you looking forward to the divorce?" He frowned at her.

"Deanna's back, and I've moved out. I think a divorce is just a matter of time. I just want to know when, or else I'll feel uneasy." Cordelia looked up, but not at Ronan.

"Well, really? Do you not understand why I asked you to move out? Or do you want to come back to make money?" His mockery was heavy, "Right, you've bought your computer, so you're not short on cash now."

"Do you really have to do this for Logan? He's not even alive anymore, so what are you still holding onto? What about you snooping on my diary? That's private. I could sue you." Cordelia stared into his eyes.

"Then go ahead."

Cordelia knew her threats wouldn't scare Ronan; he might even find it amusing. She huffed and turned her head away.

"You stand here."

"When are we getting a divorce?" She asked again.

"Just be Mrs. Evans for now." After saying this, Ronan went into Barney's room.

Upon hearing those words, Cordelia felt wronged and excluded.

Seeing Cordelia, Barney immediately smiled, "Della, are you back from your business trip? Are you planning to stay?"

Cordelia didn't dare answer casually, she snuck a glance at Ronan.

"Yes, she's staying at home now."

"Well, are you two having a fight? You've just got married, haven't you? Ronan, that's not right." Deanna patted Ronan's shoulder, pretending to be concerned. As if she had a say in their relationship.

"I have work this afternoon, I have to go." Deanna stood there gracefully, "I didn't drive today. Ronan, could you give me a lift?"

She completely ignored Cordelia's presence.

Out of chivalry, and given the villa's remote location which made hailing a cab inconvenient, Ronan decided to drive Deanna away.