A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 246

“After that, the fire broke out and you were trapped in it. I saw Kyle saving Noel

and leaving you behind,” John said with pursed lips. “I rushed in and got you

out.”

Cordy was surprised at that revelation. She had always assumed a fireman had

saved her, as she vaguely remembered her savior was dressed in a fireman’s

uniform.

“I grabbed a helmet from a fireman near me. I was afraid I’d choke on the smoke

and die before I could get to you,” John explained as if he could read her mind.

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Cordy looked down. She suddenly remembered the first time she had seen John

in the hospital, and how his wrists were heavily bandaged.

“You’ve explained a lot…” Cordy turned to look at John, her eyes reverting back

to their usual coldness. ‘Why did you treat me so kindly? We were just strangers

who met by chance, and I’ve done many things to hurt you. Why would you like

me?”

couldn’t believe

for her to trust

“Don’t say something like it was love

sight. You’ve seen so many beautiful

could you have fallen in love

Why would you be so hell-bent on

“That night was fantastic,”

bit

“And yes, that was my

would be such a conservative person,” Cordy

that I am,” John replied, looking straight at

Cordy’s heart skipped a

“Maybe it was years ago-” John started,

more of your so-called explanations. What

To me, the day your grandfather

engagement was the end between us. It’s pointless

useless?” John’s eyes seemed

“Yes.”

Listening to his explanations would only prologue this farce,

all at once.

Anyway, it wouldn’t change the

“Maybe it feels like I’m being selfish, but logic and rationale tell me that you

It’s natural for both

be the woman who

me, then abandoned your son and left,

on me for being irresponsible,” Cordy told