The Contracted Ever After (Cordelia and Ronan)

Chapter 284

Cordelia wasn't sure if they had kissed before. Maybe it was their influence, or maybe...

She couldn't figure out why she had acted as she did. But what kind of impact would it have on

Brooklyn when she found out that Edwin's kiss was actually influenced by Cordelia?

If it wasn't their first kiss, it might not matter. But if it was, wouldn't that be disastrous for Cordelia and

Brooklyn's friendship? Cordelia prayed that day would never come.

When Edwin and Brooklyn returned to the picnic place, Edwin seemed a bit awkward, while Brooklyn's

eyes sparkled with excitement.

By two in the afternoon, the picnic was over, and they each headed home. On the way, Cordelia sent

Brooklyn a message on Messenger: [Edwin sure knows how to kiss.]

Brooklyn responded with a flurry of emojis, pink hearts bubbling out of each one: [Don't remind me. It

was my first time.] Please check at N/ôvel(D)rama.Org.

Cordelia leaned back in her car seat, feeling anxious. She had a feeling that her friendship with

Brooklyn would face a major challenge in the future. She used to like Edwin a lot, but now, she felt a bit

resentful towards him.

Basking in the warm sun, Cordelia grew sleepy and dozed off. When she got home at four, she

retreated to her room for some rest. But that night, she left her door unlocked.

These days, Ronan sometimes slept in his own room next door, and other times he slept in Cordelia's

bed. He never touched Cordelia though.

Tonight, however, Cordelia left her door ajar for the first time. When Ronan got into bed, Cordelia was

reading a book, but her mind wasn't on it.

Seeing that Ronan showed no intention of making a move, she whispered, "Don't you want to?"

"Want what?" He turned over, facing her.

"Me!" Cordelia said.

Ronan looked at Cordelia's flushed face. He knew this was Cordelia's reward for him. Because he had

helped her today, presented Edwin with a generous gift, and played along with their show of affection.

She was rewarding him, even allowing him to touch her, because their performance had been spot-on.

This was Cordelia's payment to Ronan.

Ronan was displeased. His displeasure mirrored Cordelia's when she had taken money from him.

There had been many upsetting incidents recently, but the fact that "the child was his" was enough to

overshadow all the unhappiness. So, even though he was upset, he didn't argue with Cordelia.

Ronan stroked Cordelia's body, but he wasn't in a hurry. He gazed into Cordelia's eyes. "You're still so

sensitive." He whispered in Cordelia's ear, tickling her.

Under his intense gaze, Cordelia felt a burning sensation on her face and body, and her breathing grew

heavier. He always had this effect on her.

But he wasn't eager to take the next step, leaving Cordelia feeling empty. Then, Ronan suddenly

withdrew his hand from Cordelia's body. He left her hanging in the heat of the moment. He was an

experienced player.

Cordelia felt like a woman who was about to "sell herself". The buyer had agreed on a price and she

was very satisfied, but then the buyer suddenly backed out for some unknown reason, leaving Cordelia

feeling disappointed. At the same time, she wanted to ask, what was wrong with her? Did he not want

to upset her pregnancy?

She hadn't given him the "reward" successfully as she promised, which annoyed Cordelia. Cordelia's

mind was in a whirl, and she fell asleep feeling awkward.