The Contracted Ever After (Cordelia and Ronan) novel Chapter 142

Sunday.

In the morning, Ronan informed Cordelia that he was heading out to check the launch of a project.

"Okay." This was the first time he had voluntarily shared his itinerary with Cordelia.

By noon, the servants were out to buy groceries, and Deanna showed up. Cordelia frowned slightly, becoming wary.

"He's out inspecting a project launch today," Cordelia explained to Deanna, knowing she was here to see Ronan.

"Is that so? I'll give him a call later then."

"Didn't you let him know beforehand?" Cordelia tried to remain polite, starting to entertain Deanna in the living room.

"Where's Barney? I'll go say hi," Deanna said. "Doesn't Barney usually take a rest after lunch?"

Cordelia wondered what Deanna was up to, looking for Barney. She followed her.

In Deanna's hand was a special Betaloc pill, triple the dose of regular ones.

After that, Deanna went to Barney’s room. He was searching for a book on the shelf, wearing reading glasses.

"Hello, Barney," Deanna said. "Good afternoon."

Barney turned around, saw Deanna, and said, "You're here? Go hang out with Cordelia outside, Ronan’s out.”

“Okay, I’ll just say hi and then I’ll go.”

“Great, I’m looking for a book on international business law and can't seem to find it..." Barney muttered to himself, continuing his search.

While Barney was distracted, Deanna swiftly put the pill into his medicine bottle.

Cordelia walked in, saying to Deanna, "Come on. Don't disturb Barney."

Deanna was dissatisfied. Why was she considered as disturbing Barney?

"Since Ronan's not here, I'm gonna head out. I'll call him on the way.” Deanna said after walking into the living room, with an attitude that implied she only wished to speak with Ronan, and not anyone else.