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 down to her

dare that brat use her

not John’s son,

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

help

would not have believed

think a six-year-old child could react so quickly… And if she were to be honest, she herself

How cathartic!

eventually broke down and screamed

have known that she would

but they were soon glowering when they saw their daughter

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

He stepped on my gown!” Mandy burst into tears

turned toward Richard, the child met his gaze fearlessly with a look

dare to offend the boy, and snapped at his own daughter instead, “Go home with your mother

not going to

on here?” A deep,

turned to see John’s towering frame