The Contracted Ever After (Cordelia and Ronan) novel Chapter 90

Cordelia stepped out onto the balcony to take a call.

"Why aren't you home yet?" Ronan asked, his tone authoritative, like a boss scolding an employee.

"I went to see my mom and to pack up my winter clothes. I also needed to bring her some daily necessities." Cordelia replied.

"When do you expect to be back?"

Cordelia glanced at the time on her phone. "Probably in about two hours."

"Ronan, your wife sprained her ankle. If your marriage wasn’t a sham, you should come pick her up." Adrian’s voice echoed from behind Cordelia, his tone full of mockery.

Adrian and Kendra had somehow positioned themselves behind Cordelia. Kendra was barely wrapped in a towel, as if she wanted everyone to gawk at her sexy figure.

"You sprained your ankle?" Ronan asked Cordelia.

"No biggie. It happened when I was climbing the stairs..." Cordelia felt a lump in her throat. Her own brother was not only not helping her but also making her lose dignity in front of others. She choked back tears.

Ronan hung up the phone.

Deciding not to let Adrian see her upset, Cordelia quickly brushed away her tears and turned to him. "Bro, do you think provoking me will do any good? I'll make sure you don't see whatever you want to see. Flaunting your relationship in front of me like that, I bet you guys aren't as solid as you seem!"

With that, Cordelia retreated into her room to pack.

Kendra leaned against the door frame, eyeing Cordelia. Other than being young and innocent, Cordelia had no other notable qualities. She wondered what Jamie saw in her.

Cordelia was aware of Kendra's gaze but chose to ignore her, busying herself with packing. When her phone rang again, she had nearly finished packing.

It was Ronan.

"Open the door." He said.

As Cordelia pondered which door he meant, it dawned on her. Could Ronan be here?

Somewhat hesitant, she walked to the door and opened it to find Ronan standing outside.

"You sprained your ankle?" He looked down at her foot.

Cordelia thought that he was probably just here to prove that their marriage wasn't fake in front of Adrian.

"It's nothing serious." She replied.