The Contracted Ever After (Cordelia and Ronan) novel Chapter 99

When Cordelia went to see her mom, Trina told her a big news. A few days ago, Shelley's pinky finger twitched a little.

"Are you for real?" Cordelia was over the moon. After all, her mom had been bedridden for six straight years, and this was the first sign of movement. "You sure you didn't see things?" Cordelia asked. She was skeptical and needed a more solid confirmation.

"How could I have gotten it wrong?" Trina replied, "I've been caring for patients for ages, I know the difference between peripheral nerve death and a reflex." As she spoke, Trina continued to wipe Shelley's hand.

"Thank you, Trina." Cordelia’s eyes welled up with gratitude. Her faith in her mom's recovery was all thanks to Trina's care.

"No big deal, it's my job." Trina reassured, gently patting Cordelia's head.

In the afternoon, Cordelia and Brooklyn went to Brooklyn's sister's place in Sunnydale Meadows on Peace Avenue, a posh residential area.

The door was opened by Edwin.

"Why are you dressed like that?" Edwin was surprised at Cordelia's student outfit.

Cordelia just laughed it off without answering.

To make Brooklyn shine brighter, Cordelia intentionally downplayed her own appearance today. Compared to Brooklyn, Cordelia looked plain Jane.

Brooklyn dropped by her future in-laws' place under the pretense of visiting her sister. Edwin's parents had a good impression of her, which made her quite happy.

Edwin seemed a bit down and didn't talk much.

After leaving Edwin's place, Cordelia and Brooklyn took a stroll around the bright neighborhood.

"To make you shine, I sacrificed my image so you owe me a hundred bucks. Plus, I made you look so good, that's another hundred." Cordelia felt a bit sour about her sacrificed image.

"Are you trying to rob me? You rich people are such penny pinchers!" Brooklyn knew Cordelia had made quite a sacrifice, so she agreed to buy her a gift.

Deanna was so mad she could feel her chest tighten, "How could he like you the way you are?"

"Ms. Deanna, he likes me just the way I am. He didn't fall for you even though you're always dressed to the nines. Maybe you should do some soul-searching?" Cordelia replied without backing down.

"Oh, by the way, I have something to tell you. Come here." Deanna didn’t continue the topic, she beckoned Cordelia.

Brooklyn tried to hold Cordelia back, not wanting her to go. But Cordelia knew Deanna’s words must be related to Ronan. She was curious, so she went over.

"Six years ago, during the early stage of Ronan's business, he got injured on a construction site. Lime got into his eyes, and he had to have a cornea transplant. He waited in the hospital for a long time. Just when he was about to lose hope, someone in the hospital passed away and donated their cornea. I took care of Ronan after the surgery until he was discharged. We started dating afterward. Our relationship was strong and hard to break. Don't bring this up to him. Ronan hates people talking about his transplanted cornea. Don't let it slip. If Ronan gets angry, don't say I didn't warn you." Deanna walked away with her dog after finishing.

Cordelia stood there, dumbfounded. Her mind was completely blank. She never brought it up, because her father told her not to on his deathbed. She just didn't expect that Ronan would also mind people bringing it up, just because the cornea wasn't his own.

"Looking at you, I feel sorry for Ronan. What a waste!" Deanna had walked far away, but she turned back and jeered at Cordelia.