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

for her

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

seen so many

have fallen in love with me at

guess. Why would you be so hell-bent

“That night was fantastic,”

Cordy bit

was my first time,”

think you would be such a conservative person,” Cordy

that I

heart skipped

was years ago-” John started, but Cordy cut

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

be true. To me, the day your grandfather announced

us. It’s pointless to say anything

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

“Yes.”

Listening to his explanations would only prologue this farce, instead

all at once.

it wouldn’t change the final outcome between

feels like I’m being selfish, but logic and rationale

natural for both

only happened to be the woman who forced you to sleep

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

on me for being