The Contracted Ever After (Cordelia and Ronan) novel Chapter 238

Jamie was earnestly assuring Thomas and Ava that the children Cordelia was carrying were his, their own grandchildren. But the question of the babies’ paternity was hotly debated in their circles. Some whispered they were the child of Cordelia's ex-husband, while others claimed they were Jamie's.

Even if the children were Jamie's, Cordelia was, after all, Ronan's ex-wife. Ronan had warned Thomas more than once about Jamie's relationship with Cordelia.

"Did you let Ronan know that you invited Cordelia to our home?" Thomas had asked Jamie with concern when he first brought up the subject.

"He knows. I told him to his face. He didn't object," Jamie had responded.

Still, Thomas found himself with pins and needles, feeling restless and uneasy. Ava, on the other hand, didn't carry her husband's worries. She was a woman of faith, believing in fate and karma. Moreover, she wasn't much privy to her husband's business dealings, let alone the grudges between him and Ronan. When Jamie had brought his pregnant wife home, expecting twins no less, Ava was overjoyed.

Thus, Ava had greeted Cordelia with warmth and genuine hospitality.

Living under the same roof and seeing each other daily, Thomas merely smiled awkwardly at Cordelia whenever their paths crossed, quickly making himself scarce afterwards.

Ava was much more welcoming. Ava, being of the same age as Shelley, Cordelia's mother, who had recently passed, became a source of emotional support for Cordelia. Their relationship was fairly good.

Jamie was still working on the orders he had received from Ronan. Cordelia's way of securing these orders had initially upset Jamie, but he understood that she had the best interests of their business at heart.

Cordelia didn't work a regular job. Her work was done from home, and when she needed a break, she would take a stroll in the garden.

One day, after lunch, both Cordelia and Ava decided to take a walk to aid digestion. As they were about to step out, a Maybach pulled up to Jamie's mansion.

Cordelia's face darkened at the sight. It was Ronan's car. Thankfully, it wasn't Ronan who stepped out, but his chauffeur. The chauffeur carried a large bag of snacks towards Cordelia.

"What is this about?" Cordelia asked with suspicion, not knowing what Ronan was up to.

"Ah, Mr. Evans noticed that Ms. Haselwood enjoyed sour candies, so he collected a variety of tangy snacks for you. Where should I put them?" the chauffeur asked.

The situation was extremely awkward for Cordelia, and Ava's face had turned quite sour. After all, it wasn't appropriate for a daughter-in-law to be in close contact with her ex-husband.

"Oh, we have plenty of snacks at home," Ava said dismissively. "You may take them back."

"If I do, I'll lose this month's salary. So, where should I put them?" the driver asked again.

"Give them to our housekeeper," Ava said curtly, clearly unhappy, before getting into the car with Cordelia.