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

for her

“Don’t say

many beautiful and

love with me at first sight… Or rather,

would you

night was fantastic,” John replied

Cordy bit her

that was my first time,”

didn’t think you would be such

happened that I am,” John replied, looking

Cordy’s heart skipped

ago-” John started, but Cordy

“I don’t want to hear any more of your so-called explanations.

be true. To me,

end between us.

it really useless?” John’s eyes seemed to have

“Yes.”

explanations would only prologue this farce,

all at once.

it wouldn’t change the final outcome between

being selfish, but logic and rationale

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

happened to be the woman who forced you to sleep

son and left, and now

being irresponsible,” Cordy told him