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?”

Cordy couldn’t believe

hard for her to trust

softly and continued, “Don’t say

seen so many beautiful

in love with me at first sight… Or

I guess. Why would you be so hell-bent

night was

Cordy bit her

was my

you would be such a conservative person,” Cordy shot

happened that I am,” John replied,

Cordy’s heart

John started, but Cordy cut him

more of your so-called explanations. What you said

not be true. To me, the day

engagement was the end between us.

it really useless?” John’s eyes seemed

“Yes.”

Listening to his explanations would only prologue this farce,

all at once.

wouldn’t change the

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

together. It’s natural for both of you to

to be the woman who forced

left, and now you’re only getting your

being irresponsible,”