A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 43

While Cordy’s eyes narrowed, Mandy started to leave with a strut, certain that Cordy would not linger now!

However…

Rip!

The tear of fabric abruptly echoed through the banquet hall.

Mandy was left staring blankly for a couple heartbeats-her chest gown had suddenly torn open, revealing her skin-color breast padding in front of everyone!

The sheer ignominy…!

Nearby, Noel was stunned for a moment, but decided to shift a couple paces to the side. She was clearly just going to watch as Mandy made a fool of herself, while distancing herself.

And when Mandy came to her senses, she promptly wrapped her arms around her own chest and turned to glare viciously at Richard.

His squeaky clean leather shoes were standing firmly on the hem of her skirt, and he said with innocence showing all over his little face, “You wouldn’t harass a little boy like me, right? I’m only six-it was an accident.”

all the way

that brat use

son,

pure and naive. “Your gown is torn, ma’am. You wouldn’t stay at

help bursting

not have believed it if she had not

And if she were to be honest,

How cathartic!

broke down and screamed

would be bullied by a child

the scene, but they were soon glowering when

took off his suit jacket and draped it over Mandy’s shoulders to protect her

on my gown!” Mandy burst into tears

toward Richard, the child met his gaze

certainly would not dare to offend the boy, and snapped at his own daughter instead, “Go

to leave

going on here?” A

John’s