The Contracted Ever After (Cordelia and Ronan) novel Chapter 393

Cordelia's dejected demeanor did not escape Ronan's notice.

"Is there anything in this world that you cannot do?" Cordelia asked, her voice heavy with despair. It appeared that all her efforts to learn and improve were in vain.

"You flatter me," Ronan chuckled.

As an accomplished driver, Ronan navigated the streets of America with ease, making every alley and avenue his own. In contrast, Cordelia found everything unfamiliar, having never visited before. Suddenly, Cordelia felt insignificant in his presence, like a mere jester.

During their outing, Ronan bought Cordelia a scarf from a quaint little thrift shop.

The scarf was a rich brown color, knitted thickly, and adorned with a pattern of Winnie the Pooh. It was not costly, equivalent to less than fifty dollars. Yet, Cordelia adored it, spending some time in front of the mirror, wrapping it around her neck and styling it in different ways.

Ronan found it odd that she would fancy something so childish, given her age.

After buying the scarf, darkness fell, so they headed home. Cordelia, consumed by joy, kept admiring the scarf around her neck. Ronan simply couldn't comprehend her elation.

They had dinner and returned home around eight. Upon their return, Taylor opened the door, noticed Cordelia's scarf, and teased, "Oh, a gift from your beau?"

"What are you talking about?" Cordelia retorted.

But she did feel a certain fondness for the term "beau." In contrast to the opulent gifts of a house and a hefty amount of cash he had given her before, this scarf felt more like a token of affection between a couple that the former gifts couldn't achieve.

Cordelia checked the clock, and her excitement grew. She would soon see Callum.

"Callum usually finishes breakfast around nine, then Jessica takes him out to play. Let’s have some sex first." Ronan told Cordelia, as he lay on the bed and she sat at the desk.