The Contracted Ever After (Cordelia and Ronan) novel Chapter 197

Cordelia returned to the Evans' household with a puzzled look. As usual, Ronan was in his natural habitat, on their couch, engrossed in a book. He was not the social butterfly type.

"You're back?" he asked.

"Yep."

"I got someone to drop off some leaflets. Have a look." He said to Cordelia.

Leaflets? Cordelia was confused, not knowing what he was referring to. She picked them up and realized they were flyers for baby and prenatal checkups and even the baby's first month photoshoot...

She gasped. This guy was really on top of things.

"Which hospital do you plan to go to?” He asked, as if Cordelia had already agreed to have a baby.

"What... what do you mean?" she asked.

Ronan shifted his gaze from his book to Cordelia, "You want a kid, don't you?"

"When did I say that?" Cordelia got agitated, and her voice raised. "I don't want kids. I haven't even passed my financial management certification exam, how could I possibly have a kid? I still have my career to worry about."

"Oh? Did I get it wrong?" Ronan asked.

"You're way off!" Cordelia quickly retorted. She then went to the bedroom to change.

Cordelia had a hunch that Ronan was somewhat pressuring her into having a child with him. He brought these flyers home just to test the waters with her.

At night, after Ronan climbed into bed, he nuzzled against Cordelia's face. His hormonal scent always made Cordelia nervous.

Cordelia wondered if she should tell him about his parents' impending return. He didn't exactly have a loving relationship with them. If they suddenly showed up without his knowledge, it might lead to some awkward situations.

"Don't get too close to him, or else I might do something you'll regret," Ronan warned.

"Who?" she asked.

"Who do you think?" Ronan counter-questioned.

Cordelia instantly realized he was talking about Jamie. She recalled when Manda said, "Keep your body pure," she had exchanged a glance with Jamie. But how did he know? Was he omnipresent?

Suddenly, Ronan pulled Cordelia into his arms and laid her flat on the bed.