A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 32

Ever since they met, John had never told Cordy about his family-only his name

“I am,” he admitted regardless, and he asked, “When did you notice?”

“Just now,” Cordy replied. “It’s not that hard to notice. Your last name is Levine, you’re a single dad, and there’s your extravagance. The only thing that doesn’t fit is…”

As John raised a brow, she finished, “You’re better looking than the rumors say.

“You flatter me.”

Cordy said nothing to that, but she was just spitting facts.

“I did not want to hide it for you,” John said earnestly.

Cordy, however, did not mind-they were not close enough to have to tell each other everything.

In fact, she was just asking because Alan Levine’s birthday was on the 17th, and she had been eager to find out why John had asked her to make time on that day.

“Well, there’s this guy who keeps insisting that I’m a firefighter, and you might think that I’m deceiving you. That’s why I planned to formally introduce myself on the 17th.”

spoke with a neutral tone, but the

for Cordy to figure out who he meant. “He’s blind-always has

chuckled, seemingly content with her opinion of

Sachs. Please retire soon, though I’m afraid

nodded. “Bye, Mr.

seeing him off, Cordy

else in her bed

the dim light, the sight of Richard’s little face as

chest.

the next morning arrived, Cordy made two portions of a very

milk.

it even if she obviously burnt

just finished breakfast

Winston standing outside, a respectful expression on his face. “Good morning, Ms. Sachs. Master John has

he not attending kindergarten?” Cordy

since he’s just returned to the country,” Winston replied. “However, he will be attending grade school

Cordy said nothing.

asking offhandedly-Winston did not