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 believe

It was hard for

“Don’t say something like

many beautiful and

fallen in love with me at

would

“That night was

bit

yes, that was my first

you would be such

I am,” John replied, looking straight

Cordy’s heart skipped a

it was years ago-” John started,

any more of your so-called explanations.

To me, the day

the end between us. It’s pointless

John’s eyes seemed to have

“Yes.”

explanations would only prologue this farce,

all at once.

change the final outcome between

but logic and rationale tell me that you

up together. It’s natural for both of

I only happened to be the woman who forced you to sleep

abandoned your son and left, and now you’re only getting your

being irresponsible,” Cordy