The Contracted Ever After (Cordelia and Ronan) novel Chapter 435

Originally, Sienna just wanted to catch Harold. Before Harold went to the gym for a scrimmage, he grabbed a bite in the cafeteria so he wouldn't run out of energy during the match. Unexpectedly, Sienna not only ran into Harold but also bumped into Cordelia.

"Yes."

"Finding a partner after a PhD is no easy task. It was tough back in the day, and now it's even tougher. You need to hurry up," Sienna advised sincerely, assuming an elder's tone.

Harold found these words to be music to his ears. He claimed that Cordelia didn't have a partner yet, even though she had mentioned having a child.

Cordelia was confused. Wasn't Sienna supposed to sabotage her relationship? She should have mentioned Cordelia's previous marriage and child.

Just then, Harold stood behind Cordelia.

"Who's this?" Sienna spotted Harold, pretending not to know him.

"My..." Cordelia was about to say, "My student."

But before she could finish her sentence, Harold cut in, "Boyfriend."

Cordelia frowned slightly and glanced at Harold but said nothing.

Sienna immediately brightened. "I didn't see that coming. A match made in heaven, indeed. I thought you'd never find a partner, Cordelia. Well, that's great. But young man, you better hold onto Cordelia tight, or else, she might slip away. Cordelia, good to see you. Samantha is filming, and I must go.”

Sienna patted Cordelia’s hand and left.

“What was that about...?” Cordelia smoothly freed herself from Harold’s embrace, unsure whether to thank him or slap him.

“Who was that?”

“My aunt. It’s a long story.” With that, Cordelia walked away briskly. It seemed like she needed to clarify her situation to Harold soon, or he might get carried away.

Despite the intense basketball game, Cordelia wasn’t affected. She was preoccupied with one thought, “Did Samantha come to the school on Alana’s behalf?”

Despite the noise around her, she didn’t pay attention.

Another person in the gym whose mind was not on the game was Ronan. Occasionally, his gaze would rest on Cordelia. She was staring ahead, not as excited as the girl next to her. She seemed to have something on her mind.

Ronan would occasionally glance at the court and see Harold’s eyes dart to the audience, whistling. Indeed, Harold had a certain charm on the basketball court.

The heated basketball game officially ended at 7 o’clock.

Birchwood College won. The players were all excitedly hugging each other.

At that moment, Harold knelt on one knee in Cordelia’s direction and put his hand on his chest as if making a promise.