A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 143

Zoe was attending Jay’s university graduation ceremony when she realized that she was in love with him.

She was so jealous when every classmate of his seemed to profess their love to Jay.

Hence, on a dark, windy night, she stood at the main entrance of Levine Manor, waiting for Jay, who was out having dinner with Bob and the rest.

The instant she saw his towering figure alighting from his car, she threw all caution to the wind and leaped into his arms.

Jay stank of alcohol and only that–he never used deodorant or perfume.

But even if he sweated all over after playing basketball, she would find him carrying a sense of freshness from head to toe.

“What is it? Don’t tell me it’s a nightmare. You’re an adult now–Umph.” Jay asked her very softly, and his eyes suddenly widened.

Even Zoe could not remember what gave her such courage, but she had wrapped her arms around his neck and stood on her toes to plant a kiss squarely on his lips.

There was even tongue involved–the scent of alcohol in his mouth was strong and it left her dazed.

she knew very well what

she realized how deeply in love with him she was.

was not the most successful man she had ever met, but she lost her

but she was inexperienced since it was her first kiss–if

swollen when she let go of

heart pounded like a drum over her chest, she tried

or Jay would soon

degree in film, and he would meet

just about to speak when Jay leaned in and kissed

more tender than hers–to the point she felt like she was the happiest woman

went weak from the kiss, and she could not tell him

was long since too embarrassed to

made their moves–words

even had to carry her back to

was under the impression that things between them were basically confirmed, and she shared that sweetness with her best

blissful she felt that night, the