The Contracted Ever After (Cordelia and Ronan) novel Chapter 276

Ava made her way to Jamie's room. Recently, Jamie had returned home and isolated himself in his room, his mood notably somber.

"What's been going on, son?" Ava asked Jamie.

"Oh, nothing, just work stuff." Jamie replied nonchalantly.

Lately, Jamie had been having a rough go of things. His proposal to Cordelia had been rejected and his work life was no better. His business partner, Kent, had impulsively become the majority shareholder of First Enterprises. However, Kent lacked the skills to manage the company and was easily outmaneuvered by their competitor, Ronan. Naturally, Jamie was in a bad mood. His values didn't align with Kent's, and he was considering leaving First Enterprises.

"You're also upset about Cordelia, aren't you?" Ava asked.

Jamie paused, "Yes."

His first proposal had failed, and he was unsure of how to approach the topic again. He was stuck in an awkward stalemate.

"Son, let me ask you, is Cordelia's child yours?" Ava asked.

Jamie knew that if he said the child was not his, his mother would certainly prevent Cordelia from entering their home in the future. So, Jamie said, "Yes!"

Ava nodded, deep in thought. "Are you certain? After all, the person who would know best is Cordelia." Ava said seriously. She had to find out who the father of the child was.

Jamie was reminded of the day when he went to Cordelia's house and saw the silhouette leaving her bed. Despite his heartache, he said, "I'm certain. The child was conceived when we were both in California. Although she's now living at Ronan's house, she has not had sex with him. Ronan is involved in the death of Cordelia's mother. She would rather hate him."

"Really?" Ava asked. Adrian had mentioned that Cordelia was not happy living at Garden Estates.

"Really. I proposed to Cordelia, and she rejected me." Jamie said.

"So, you're upset because of that?" Ava asked again, "But if she loves you, why did she reject your proposal?"

Jamie thought for a moment, "I wouldn't say she rejected me. Her aunt came home right after I proposed."

"So, should I propose on your behalf?" Ava suggested. Ava felt much better. She believed that following the incident with Cordelia's mother, Cordelia would not go back to Ronan.

Ava asked Jamie for Cordelia's address at Garden Estates, planning to visit the next day. Jamie mentioned that most businesses reopen on the 8th, so Ronan would likely be at work.