The Contracted Ever After (Cordelia and Ronan) novel Chapter 230

Jamie hung up the phone, looking around his house. He had planned to settle down in the U.S., but a single call from Thomas crushed his dreams. The same man who sent him abroad was now asking him to return.

"What happened?" Cordelia asked Jamie.

"My father wants me to return home to take over the family business. My career here has just started. It seems our dream of starting a firm together won't come true."

Cordelia was taken aback. "When does your father want you back?"

"As soon as possible."

Cordelia was now in a dilemma. If she stayed in the U.S., she would inevitably give birth to Ronan’s child. Giving birth would mean she couldn't continue her studies. She considered returning home to terminate the pregnancy and then coming back to resume her education.

"Let's go back together. I'll have the abortion." Cordelia suggested.

"Cordelia, abortion can be harmful. Are you sure you don't want to reconsider?" Jamie tried to persuade her.

Every time Cordelia thought of Ronan, she remembered the moment her mother fell from the building. She recalled Ronan's smile, his revenge on her brother, and felt a chill in her heart. Moreover, he was now with Deanna. Their paths seemed permanently diverged.