The Contracted Ever After (Cordelia and Ronan) novel Chapter 452

The next day, Janice hopped on a bus to Birchwood, making her first stop at Ronan’s grandfather's house.

Seeing Janice, Callum was overjoyed. "Dad, can we all live in Birchwood from now on?" He asked Ronan, who was lounging on the couch.

"We'll see," Ronan replied, eyeing Janice's attire. She looked every bit the intellectual, which she was. Her crow's feet crinkled with laughter.

"Mr. Evans, did Harold invite me here just to meet his girlfriend? He's never been this proactive before," Janice said excitedly, trembling slightly.

"Did he invite you for dinner? You'd better hurry. It's getting late," Ronan said, glancing at his wristwatch.

He had always known this day would come, that there would be a rough patch between Cordelia and Harold. Although he was not thrilled, he managed to keep his cool.

"Mm-hm," Janice finally gathered herself and left.

Harold had chosen a down-to-earth diner just outside the campus. Being a student, the diner was within his budget.

"Cordelia, my mom used to be an editor at a newspaper, but she retired and started helping out at Mr. Evans' house. That would be Ronan, whom you've met," Harold explained to Cordelia as they waited for his mom to arrive.

Cordelia sipped her water, nodding occasionally, while she wondered what to expect.

When Janice arrived, she stared at Cordelia, unable to recognize her. Seeing Harold's goofy grin, she knew something was not right.

"Janice, it's been a while," Cordelia said, standing up to greet her.

Since Cordelia and Ronan had divorced, Janice had always referred to her by her name. But now, she greeted her, "Mrs. Evans, is that you?"