A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 106

John’s lips were slightly pursed.

Cordy was even tougher than he imagined.

But what did she have to go through to gain such perseverance?

As his long fingers tapped on his phone screen for a while and finished drafting the message, he hesitated to send it.

He more or less understood now why Cordy would keep him at arm’s reach.

After experiencing the sheer cruelty of her reality, she would never come to trust anyone easily.

John’s phone suddenly started ringing just then, and he answered it impatiently after glancing at the caller ID.

“Bob,” he growled.

“Did you see the livestream of Cordy Sachs‘ press conference?!” Bob Davis exclaimed excitedly.

“I did.”

as it was devastating! I actually think

way, are you hitting it off with her yet? We saw you stand up for her during your grandfather’s birthday banquet, but it’s like nothing has come of that ever since. So? What’s going on between you two? If you

his plans to send

I’m just sayin‘, y’know?” Bob quickly said. “I’d

nearly killed him, and he would die before having to get a

said, changing the subject right then. You’ll be 28 in a couple days, so why don’t you come out and celebrate

at the

after tomorrow,

urgently. “You’re always busy, old man, so just leave the trivial stuff with idling

replied, giving his agreement just

Bob was actually stunned.

when had John become so

a good mood because Cordy gave

won’t disturb you at the office

promptly hung up at that, and texted the group chat of their gang of four that he will be organizing John’s birthday, so

it, while the other two texted back noncommittal

deleting the text before typing a new one and sending

after tomorrow. It’s my