The Contracted Ever After (Cordelia and Ronan) novel Chapter 601

After she got discharged from the hospital, Ronan Evans turned to Petra and said, "I'll clear things up with her."

Cordelia Haselwood nodded in agreement.

"And how about we move to Pearl Palms after you get out?" Ronan suggested to Cordelia.

"Yeah, but Aunt Whitney has to come along. Janice can't handle my mom by herself."

"You should talk to her about it."

"Will do," Cordelia replied.

Ronan didn't mention anything about getting back together because he knew that even if he did, Cordelia might not agree right now.

The day after Cordelia was discharged, Ronan drove her home and then headed back to Pearl Palms. Cordelia needed to discuss things with Aunt Whitney, and Ronan said that if Whitney agreed, the driver would come to pick them up at noon.

Whitney had stayed over last night and got up early to make breakfast for Paola. After they ate, Whitney busied herself with tidying up while Paola watched TV.

Cordelia brought up the idea of moving to Pearl Palms and asked Whitney what she thought. Since Pearl Palms was spacious, Whitney wouldn't need to go home every day. Being retired with not much to do at home, Whitney agreed.

Cordelia didn’t have much stuff at Millstone, so when the driver came with a van, it easily accommodated all her belongings.

Cordelia and Whitney chatted during the drive.

Paola stared out the window, her fingers tracing patterns on the glass. Suddenly, she said two words: "Gu, City."

Cordelia froze and asked Paola what she remembered, but Paola fell silent again, saying nothing more.

The room Ronan arranged for Paola was the one Shelley used to stay in, with Whitney's and Janice's rooms right next to it.

Callum called Paola "Grandma."

The house suddenly felt lively with more people around.

Ronan didn't say a word, simply taking the yolks and eating them himself.

Their silent exchange went unnoticed by Callum, who was too busy to notice.

Ronan also instructed the cook to avoid giving Cordelia egg yolks in the future, as she was allergic.

The cook had started working after Cordelia had gone abroad and didn't know about this dietary preference.

Whitney noticed and thought to herself: Mr. Evans really cares for Cordelia. Surely Logan would rest easy knowing this.

Now, Whitney and Cordelia were together in Cordelia’s home in a different way.

She felt it was a good arrangement.

Moving to Pearl Palms, Whitney found herself missing Logan even more, but her memories were always bittersweet.