The Contracted Ever After (Cordelia and Ronan) novel Chapter 252

Brooklyn hailed a cab to Cordelia's neighborhood, noticing Jamie's car parked downstairs.

"Did Cordelia invite you over?" Brooklyn asked Jamie.

"No, she mentioned she had a prenatal check-up today, and I thought I'd come early," Jamie replied.

Brooklyn, deep in thought, headed up to Cordelia's apartment.

The paternity of the child was still unknown to Brooklyn, as Cordelia had chosen to keep it a secret. She knew that if Brooklyn found out, it would only be a matter of time before Ronan did. But aside from Ronan, no one knew about the events that transpired the night before the exam. Thus, Brooklyn and Janice, like everyone else, believed that the child was Ronan's.

"Cordelia, Jamie's downstairs waiting to accompany you to your prenatal check-up," Brooklyn told Cordelia once upstairs.

"He's here?" Cordelia was in the middle of putting on her coat.

Just earlier, Tristi had messaged her, saying that she had arrived, but Jamie's earnest offer was difficult to reject. Did she have to go with Jamie?

Once downstairs, Cordelia approached Jamie's car.

"Cordelia, you mentioned yesterday about your prenatal check-up. I thought I could drive you there, and we could discuss the project on the way. Hop in."

Cordelia decided to call Tristi and let her know she had other plans and that Tristi could have the day to herself.

"No problem, Mrs. Evans. I'll leave you to it then," Tristi replied over the phone.

"Thanks, Tristi," Cordelia responded before ending the call and getting into Jamie's car.

Once on the road, Tristi sent Ronan a message. [Mr. Evans, Mrs. Evans left with a friend of hers. She told me to enjoy the day.]

Ronan replied with a simple. [Understood.]

He knew exactly who Cordelia's friend was—Jamie.