The Contracted Ever After (Cordelia and Ronan) novel Chapter 64

"Why are you so chipper?" Ronan asked Cordelia on their way home in the evening.

Cordelia broke out into a satisfied laugh.

"You praised me for the first time, of course, I'm thrilled." She couldn't hide her joy.

"You're reading too much into it." Ronan smirked slightly.

"Why is that?"

"I don't want people thinking I'm not treating my wife right." Ronan said nonchalantly.

Cordelia turned her gaze to the window, ignoring Ronan. He always had a knack for putting a damper on things.

"Where are you going on your business trip?" Cordelia asked Ronan, "Why didn't you tell me sooner?"

"I'm going back to Birchwood, and don't spill the beans to grandpa."

"Why wouldn't you tell him about your trip?" Cordelia looked at Ronan surprised.

"Just don't, tell him it's for work."

"Isn't it for work?"

Ronan didn't answer, he simply looked straight ahead, silent.

“Fine, be that way!” Cordelia thought angrily.

Cordelia had spent another three weeks with the Evans family without any issues. To her surprise, Barney's health wasn't getting worse, it was actually improving. He would go for walks every morning, occasionally swim, and was very careful with his diet. He was full of determination and resolve to fight his illness.

Sometimes, Cordelia would accompany Barney on his walks or swims.

She once told him, "Grandpa, I admire your courage and optimism in fighting your illness."

Barney just smiled.

Cordelia felt that Barney was full of energy because he had something to look forward to.

How disappointed would he be if he found out she wasn't really pregnant?

During those twenty-something days, Cordelia even pretended to go for a check-up.

Finally, Ronan left for his business trip.

To her surprise, on the first day of his trip, Deanna invited Cordelia out for a meal.

She called Cordelia.