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

was hard for her

softly and continued, “Don’t say something like it was

many

you have fallen in love

night, I guess. Why would you be

“That night was

Cordy bit

“And yes, that was my first time,”

“I didn’t think you would be such

just so happened that I am,”

Cordy’s heart skipped a

years ago-” John started, but Cordy cut

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

be true. To me, the day

end between us.

John’s eyes seemed to

“Yes.”

explanations would only prologue this

all at once.

it wouldn’t change the final outcome

like I’m being selfish, but

It’s natural for both of you

I only happened to be the woman who forced you to

your son and left, and

on me for being irresponsible,” Cordy told