The Contracted Ever After (Cordelia and Ronan) novel Chapter 50

After returning to the ward, Cordelia started discussing patient care matters with Trina.

Just then, Barney sent Cordelia a message on Messenger, asking about her mom's condition.

Cordelia was touched. Barney was a highly educated gentleman.

She voice replied to Barney, "Barney, my mom's good, no need to worry."

"Cordelia, who are you talking to?" Adrian asked.

"None of your beeswax."

Adrian guessed she was probably talking to Ronan's grandpa.

Seemed like Cordelia and Barney were close.

A wicked idea popped into Adrian's head.

"Adrian, is your mom okay?" Jamie called out to Adrian from the doorway.

"She's fine. You heading out?"

"Yes."

Adrian took one last look at Cordelia. Judging from Jamie's demeanor just now, he had a hunch something was off between them.

Adrian was bothered. He thought Cordelia was too stubborn and he needed to use a tougher approach.

Cordelia checked her watch. It was almost four. She exchanged a few more words with Trina before leaving.

Deanna was still busy shooting.

Cordelia didn't pay it much attention.

But what she didn't know was that Deanna had seen her talking to Jamie in the corridor earlier.

Downstairs, Cordelia sent Ronan a message. Ronan immediately called back, saying hurriedly "I'll be there in five minutes", then hung up.

Once in the car, Ronan was on the phone discussing work matters like how to tender for a plot of land in the south, the estimated price, how many houses to build, etc. He also planned to build another high-end mall.

Cordelia was bored so she started scrolling through her phone. She felt sleepy and dozed off in the car.

It wasn't until they were almost home that Ronan finished his call.

"Did you fall asleep?" He asked.

Cordelia woke from her sleep and mumbled, "I had a nap."

"Where were you last night? You seem very tired." Ronan teased Cordelia.

Cordelia ignored him, turned over and went back to sleep.

During dinner, Barney kept asking about her mom's condition, what disease, how the treatment going, any troubles. He was very concerned.

Cordelia thought Barney was a good man. Even though he had lung cancer, he still cared about others so much. She was very moved, felt warm inside but also sad thinking Barney might pass away soon.