The Contracted Ever After novel Chapter 256

"Cordelia's expecting twins?" Janice exclaimed in surprise and delight.

"Yes. That's what the ultrasound showed, but we'll have to see the 'real deal' to be certain," Victoria explained with a shrug, as if to say she took no responsibility should they turn out to be both boys or both girls.

"Why didn't Cordelia share the news with us?" Janice complained, glancing at Ronan.

He sat quietly, his brows knitted in deep thought, evidently clueless about the news. Realization dawned on Ronan, explaining why Jamie had gifted Cordelia with those two porcelain dolls. They weren't representative of Jamie and Cordelia but of Cordelia's soon-to-be children!

In other words, Jamie knew about the twins long before him, the unsuspecting Mr. Evans of Lumos Enterprises. If not for Victoria's visit today, he wouldn’t have known until the kids were born.

But then again, he wasn't the father. The gender of the children had nothing to do with him, and there was no need for her to inform him.

On this New Year's Eve, Ronan's expression was particularly grim. After dinner, Janice went to wash the dishes. Emerson invited everyone to play poker, while Ronan settled on the couch with a book.

"Reading on New Year's Eve, bro?" Emerson glanced at Ronan. "If you keep stuffing your head with knowledge, what's left for us mortals?"

"Just play your game!" Ronan snapped back impatiently.

Observing the two, Emerson turned back to the others. "See the difference? Mr. Evans is in a league of his own."

Cordelia sat between Brooklyn and Victoria, watching them play. She thought to herself, Ronan might have a grand vision, but his tolerance was as narrow as a needle's eye, especially towards her.

When their eyes met, Cordelia quickly looked away.

"Brooklyn, why do you always help Edwin win?" Cordelia complained as she watched Edwin rake in the chips, and Victoria losing hand after hand.

When Victoria finally gave up, Cordelia took her place.