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

was hard for

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

many beautiful

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

guess. Why would

night was fantastic,”

Cordy bit her

yes, that was my first

didn’t think you would be such a conservative

happened that I am,” John replied, looking straight

heart skipped

it was years ago-” John started,

to hear any more of your so-called explanations. What you

To me,

the end between us. It’s pointless to say

“Is it really useless?” John’s eyes seemed to

“Yes.”

explanations would only prologue this farce, instead of

all at once.

Anyway, it wouldn’t change

like I’m being selfish, but

together. It’s natural for both of you to get

I only happened to be the woman who forced you to

me, then abandoned your son and left, and now you’re

on me for being irresponsible,” Cordy told