The Contracted Ever After (Cordelia and Ronan) novel Chapter 486

Cordelia rose, washed up, and as she stood on the staircase, she noticed several people moving boxes out of the house. Ronan was seated on the couch, orchestrating the whole operation.

"Load all these into the car," he instructed.

"Mr. Evans, you sure are thoughtful. You've got all of Cordelia's snacks prepared," Janice commented somewhat awkwardly, considering her son had once pursued Cordelia.

As Ronan lifted his gaze, he caught sight of Cordelia on the staircase. "What good does it do if she doesn't appreciate it?" Ronan said, casting a sideways glance at Cordelia.

"It's normal for her to change after being away for three years. Besides, she was so young back then. People grow. She was a young girl then, now she's matured, and her career has changed. You need to understand," Janice tried to appease him.

"Do I?" he questioned, looking at Cordelia. There was a sense of regret in Ronan's heart, along with a bit of jealousy.

He wasn't there for Cordelia in her most depressing and melancholic moments. And that man took advantage of his absence. Just the thought of the man beside Cordelia made him extremely uncomfortable. However, as Janice pointed out, people grow. If it were the past, he would have punished Cordelia, but now, perhaps due to his age, he wouldn't.

Before Cordelia could respond, Callum came over, launching himself at Cordelia's legs. "Mom, look how nice dad is to you. He got you two boxes of apples and a bunch of other snacks. I told you, my dad's rich. It's convenient having him around," Callum boasted.

Seeing Callum, Cordelia couldn't help but smile. She ruffled his hair and bent down to his level, "I have to go to work, Callum. Listen to your dad while I'm away, okay?"

"I always listen to dad," Callum pledged solemnly.

"No lying allowed," Cordelia warned.

Cordelia thought for a moment. Callum wasn't going to preschool yet, so he was always home. But she didn't trust anyone else to take him to Birchwood, in case Alana was watching. Ronan was quick to react and would ensure their son's safety.

She squatted down to Callum's level, "If you miss mom, ask your dad to take you to Birchwood to see me. Remember, only dad can take you. No one else."

"Why can't anyone else do it? Just me?" Ronan asked, pouncing on Cordelia's statement.

"You're his biological father. His safety is guaranteed with you."

Ronan hoped to hear some tender words from Cordelia, but her tone remained icy, probably because she still hadn't forgiven him. She wasn't the naive young girl from years ago, who knew little about the world and whose sole focus was on treating her mother's illness.