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

was hard for her to

“Don’t say something

so many beautiful

fallen in love with me at first sight… Or rather,

guess. Why would you be so

night was fantastic,”

Cordy bit her

yes, that was my first time,” John

you would be such a conservative person,” Cordy

so happened that I am,”

Cordy’s heart

ago-” John started, but

want to hear any more of your so-called explanations.

or may not be true. To

the end between us. It’s

John’s eyes

“Yes.”

only prologue this

all at once.

it wouldn’t change the final outcome

selfish, but logic and rationale tell me

Jessica grew up together. It’s natural for both of you

marry. I only happened to be the

abandoned your son and left, and now you’re

on me for being irresponsible,”