The Contracted Ever After (Cordelia and Ronan) novel Chapter 756

August had no intention of testing Samantha; it was sheer coincidence that his money fell outside the office door, and by pure chance that his dinner got cold before he could eat it. To put it bluntly, or perhaps with a hint of disdain, August was a CEO—a man of his caliber had no reason to scrutinize a nanny.

Samantha had already looked into August's medication: it was for treating heart attacks.

In his younger years, August's heart wasn't great, but back then, he was strong and healthy with no apparent issues. As he got older, he started experiencing occasional numbness in his hands and feet. The doctors warned that these symptoms could be precursors to a heart attack and advised him to always keep medication nearby—it could save his life.

Heart attacks were no joke; at their worst, they could be fatal.

But August was wealthy enough to afford the best care and medication. He rarely needed it, using it more as a precaution—a safety net for those times he might be alone and unable to get to the hospital.

If the younger August had a casual attitude about life and death, the current August was desperate to stay alive. He had found Alana and wanted to spend the rest of his life with her. His fear of death was now very real; it would mean losing Alana. Plus, she hadn't forgiven him yet, and he was eager to finish his business in Finland and head back home to make things right.

One day, while in his office, he found himself thinking about Alana. He called her, but she didn’t pick up.

Feeling anxious, he called Cordelia, who told him her mother had already gone to bed.

But Alana wasn't asleep; she just didn't want to talk to August. She still held onto her resentment, and every time she even considered letting go, the thought of his tall, handsome eldest son reignited her jealousy.

So, she ignored his calls.

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