The Contracted Ever After (Cordelia and Ronan)

Chapter 497

Samantha had never met a man as handsome and considerate as Harold. She was elated, sipping on

her sweet smoothie.

She had a hunch, that Harold's kindness towards her was solely because Samantha was Cordelia's

cousin. Harold had repressed all his affection for Cordelia, giving up on pursuing her. Instead, he

harbored this love deep within his heart, loving the one who loves.

"I'm feeling down today. I've wrapped up my part at Birchwood College," Samantha shared. "There's

this show, The Queen. I've lost the lead role, and I don’t want to play the supporting role. This show's

going to be a hit for sure." She spoke as if she had been offered the supporting role.

"Life is full of ups and downs. It's the turbulence that makes life interesting. Smooth sailing is boring,"

Harold reflected, thinking about his unrequited love for Cordelia and the awkwardness that still lingered

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True to his words, Samantha perked up. "You're right." Her eyes crinkled as she smiled.

Across from them, Brooklyn arrived with her child, Andi. Her gaze landed on Samantha, wondering

what she was doing at Cordelia's college. Cordelia had asked her to come last night, so she had gotten

up early, only to find Cordelia silent. Brooklyn had no choice but to wander around the campus with her

child. Unexpectedly, she bumped into Samantha.

Samantha was too engrossed in her conversation with Harold to notice Brooklyn. They passed by

Brooklyn without a word.

Last night, when Cordelia had replied to Brooklyn's message, it was already late. Brooklyn figured she

had slept in and didn't bother calling her in the morning, so she had just shown up. It was now past ten,

and Cordelia still hadn't reached out. Brooklyn decided to call her.

"Cordelia, where are you?" She asked.

Cordelia responded groggily, "You're there already?"

"Yeah, I'm at your campus. Hurry up and come. You gotta treat me to lunch." Brooklyn said.

"Then you are at..." Cordelia mumbled as she was ruffling her hair, "There's a big garden on the

campus. Have you seen it? Can you wait for me there?"

"How long will it take?"

"Um, just give me a moment," Cordelia replied. "You guys can roam around the campus. I might take a

while to get there."

"Where are you going?"

"I'll tell you later."

After hanging up the call, Brooklyn received a message from Edwin. [I’ve heard Mr. Evans is in

Birchwood too. When Cordelia treats you to lunch, invite him too. Maybe try to set them up again.]

[Okay.]

Standing in the campus garden, Brooklyn sent a message to Ronan. [Mr. Evans, Edwin told me you're

in Birchwood. I'm here too, I think Cordelia might invite me for lunch. If you're free, you should come

too.]

Now that Brooklyn wasn't working under Ronan, she wasn't as intimidated and spoke more freely.

Ronan didn't reply.

After hanging up the phone, Cordelia rushed toward the campus. Once there, she saw Andi and

Brooklyn. Perhaps because she had children herself, Cordelia felt a sense of familiarity when seeing a

child of Callum's age.

"Hello, godmother." Andi's smile was so wide, his eyes were almost invisible.

"Oh, sweetie, your godmother is very happy." Cordelia almost forgot that she was Andi's godmother.

"By the way, Cordelia, Edwin said Mr. Evans is around Birchwood, too. We should invite him for lunch.

He was my boss, after all," Brooklyn suggested.

Cordelia's face fell at this. "Why? Isn't it enough just the two of us?"

"Edwin suggested it. I've come all the way to Birchwood, and it would be impolite not to. Edwin still

depends on him for work," Brooklyn pleaded.

"Alright then." Cordelia wasn't thrilled about inviting Ronan. She felt uncomfortable around him. But for

the sake of Brooklyn and Edwin's future, Cordelia sent Ronan a message. [Brooklyn is here to visit. I'm

treating her to lunch, do you want to join?]

Cordelia hoped he was busy and wouldn't come. But to her surprise, he replied. [Address.]