The Contracted Ever After novel Chapter 455

Janice returned to Millstone the following day, airing her grievances to Ronan. She had expected to meet her future daughter-in-law in Birchwood, but there was no daughter-in-law to be found. It was all a ruse by her son.

Janice was deeply hurt, although she didn't voice it. On this matter, she and Ronan shared an unspoken understanding.

That evening, Harold stopped by Ronan's place, leaving a stack of items at his doorstep.

It was Emerson who discovered them upon leaving the house, and he passed them to Ronan.

"What's this?" Ronan asked Emerson.

"Sketches. The person in the sketches is…" Emerson handed them to Ronan.

Seeing the complete portrait titled "Porcelain," Ronan was taken aback. There she was, her hair, her dress flying in the wind, illuminated like a flame in the setting sun. It was breathtaking.

Ronan knew that to create such a masterpiece, the artist’s heart had to have been truly inspired.

Even Emerson was moved by its beauty. "The lad's a lost cause," Emerson remarked genuinely.

"How so?" Ronan questioned. His eyes looked unfathomable as they bore into Emerson.

The person in the sketch was captivating, indicating the thought and effort the artist had put into it.

"His first love, ended before it could bloom."

"And what if it didn't?" Ronan shot back. "By the way, what are your plans for the Fourth of July?"

Emerson's eyes went wide with suspicion. "What are you up to?"

"Nothing, really. If you're free, why not head back to Millstone? I'll hold the fort here. If Empower Operations needs me, I'll be ready," Ronan stated.

"You serious?" Emerson could hardly believe his ears.

"Of course. If you want to leave, you can go now," Ronan said.