The Contracted Ever After (Cordelia and Ronan) novel Chapter 257

Cordelia snapped out of her reverie and focused on the card game at hand. Despite her efforts, though, it was Edwin who won the round.

"Seriously, not a single win? Hey Ronan, wanna give it a shot?" Emerson asked, looking over at Ronan lounging on the sofa.

Cordelia furrowed her brows, casting a glance at Ronan.

Would he? Wasn't Ronan always buried in books? Could a scholar play cards?

Without a word, Ronan took Emerson's place at the table. Cordelia noticed that Ronan played steadily, and as the game neared its end, his attacks became more aggressive. Unable to keep pace, Cordelia felt the pressure, Brooklyn was constantly complaining, and Edwin kept saying, "I'm doomed. Can't even catch a break."

In the end, unsurprisingly, Ronan won. Reluctantly, Cordelia transferred a thousand bucks to him. She had assumed Ronan wouldn't be able to play, but he turned out to be a pro. After losing several rounds and transferring several thousand bucks to Ronan, Cordelia felt disheartened and decided to stop. She sat down on the sofa and turned on the TV, and everyone else stopped playing as well.

After some chitchat, everyone started to leave. Soon, Janice also came out, saying she needed to head home. "Janice, you're leaving too?" Cordelia asked in surprise. If Janice left, it would just be her and Ronan at home.

"Yeah, I’ll spend some time with my family. I’ll be back in a few days. Take care, Cordelia," Janice reminded Cordelia.

After everyone left, the laughter and chatter were replaced by an eerie silence that filled Cordelia with unease. As she was about to retreat to her room, her face was gently turned towards Ronan, who was suddenly kissing her.

Cordelia instantly realized what was happening! Was it because of her saying, a smart person does not dwell on past actions?

He was so vengeful, biting her like that. She tried to break free, but her condition didn't allow it. Her head tilted, and her hands were cradling her belly, while he kissed her.

But Cordelia wouldn’t give in easily. She missed her mother terribly this past year, and the more she missed her, the more she hated him.

One of Ronan's hands moved around her to support her belly. He kissed Cordelia fiercely, biting her tongue. Cordelia winced in pain, her brows knitted together, and she let out a little whimper.