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

It was hard for her to

say something like it was

many beautiful and outstanding women,

fallen in love with me at first

I guess. Why would you be so hell-bent on

night was

bit

“And yes, that was my first time,” John

didn’t think you would be such a conservative person,”

that I am,” John replied,

Cordy’s heart

ago-” John started, but Cordy cut

to hear any more of your so-called explanations.

To me, the day

between us. It’s pointless to

“Is it really useless?” John’s eyes

“Yes.”

only prologue

all at once.

change the final

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

up together. It’s natural for both

marry. I only happened to be the

left, and now

me for being irresponsible,” Cordy told