The Contracted Ever After (Cordelia and Ronan) novel Chapter 559

As the trio were deep in conversation, a knock at the door announced the arrival of Ronan's driver. "Ma'am, per Mr. Evans' instructions, I'm here to see what items you'd like to move. I'll take care of it for you."

It was then that Cordelia's panic set in. She stood up, looking around at her belongings, deciding what she could part with. She handed off the unnecessary items to Sean and Sally. That night, her place was in utter disarray.

Before Cordelia knew it, she was off to Millstone, having enrolled at Millstone University. Everything felt like a whirlwind, a dream almost.

Victoria showed up to see Cordelia, ostensibly to drop off some clothes for Janice. Ronan happened to be home that day.

Cordelia's return brought the greatest joy to Callum, who was jumping around the house, visibly elated.

When Ronan saw Victoria, he excused himself upstairs, leaving space for Cordelia and Victoria to chat.

Janice tried on the clothes, and they fit perfectly. She was incredibly pleased. Even now, Janice believed that Cordelia was too embarrassed to apologize directly and had brought Victoria as a mediator. Unbeknownst to her, Victoria had her own motives; she wanted to be part of the family, and this situation with Cordelia provided an opportunity for them to bond without awkwardness.

"Shoot Harold a message on Messenger, will you? Tell him I got his mom a dress," Victoria nudged Cordelia.

"Why can't you send it yourself?"

"Don't be silly. I don't have his contact."

Cordelia thought to herself. She rarely initiated contact with Harold on Messenger, but maybe this could be a way to mend fences.

Cordelia rolled her eyes at Victoria and typed out. [Hey Harold, I've just transferred to Millstone College. Victoria picked up a dress for your mom, and she really likes it... and Victoria, too.]

Harold was probably busy with training, as he didn't respond until lunchtime with a brief message. [Who's Victoria?]

[Vic is an OB-GYN. She used to be my doc, too.] Cordelia replied, avoiding the mention of their college connection, wary of Harold being prejudiced against Victoria's age.

It wasn't until lunchtime that Ronan descended from upstairs.

Out of the blue, Victoria asked, "Have you two remarried yet?"