The Contracted Ever After (Cordelia and Ronan) novel Chapter 143

Adrian's car pulled up within ten minutes. Jamie hopped out, helping Cordelia assist Barney into the car. Once inside, Cordelia dialed Ronan's number which finally went through.

"Missing me?" Ronan joked over the phone.

"Grandpa's sick. We're on our way to the hospital you helped pick out for him before. Get over here now."

Ronan's tone immediately turned serious. "I'm on my way."

The trio got Barney to the hospital, where the doctors needed to run some tests, pushing them out to the waiting area.

Cordelia paced nervously along the corridor. Jamie headed off to pay the bills. Adrian sat and waited for Ronan, eager to show off his good deed.

Ronan rushed into the hospital, Cordelia approached him and said, "Grandpa seems to have heart issues. The doctors are trying to revive him."

"What happened?" Ronan's face darkened as he spotted Jamie and Adrian in the background. No need to ask, it was obviously them who brought Cordelia and grandpa here. Despite his displeasure, he had to hold his tongue for now.

"I'm not sure, Grandpa's heart condition isn't severe. I don't understand why it suddenly…" Cordelia was at a loss, worried Ronan would blame her for not taking better care of Barney. "It's my fault. I didn't take good care of Grandpa."

Ronan sat down on a bench in the corridor, Jamie beside him. Ronan held Cordelia's hand tightly throughout.

The doctor finally emerged.

"How is he?" Ronan immediately asked.

"You can go in and see him." The doctor leaned in. "He only wants you in there."

Ronan muttered something to Cordelia before heading into Barney's room. Barney lay in bed, looking quite spirited without an IV.

"How are you feeling, Grandpa?" Ronan asked, sitting by Barney's bedside.

Barney opened his palm, revealing a capsule.