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

hard for her

say something like it was love at

seen so many

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

Why would

“That night was fantastic,” John replied

bit her

was my first time,”

think you would be

I am,” John replied, looking straight at

Cordy’s heart skipped

ago-” John started, but Cordy

any more

may not be true. To me, the day your grandfather

was the end between us. It’s

useless?” John’s eyes seemed to have

“Yes.”

his explanations would only prologue this farce, instead of

all at once.

wouldn’t change the final outcome

I’m being selfish, but logic and rationale tell me that you

grew up together. It’s natural for both of

be the

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

me for being irresponsible,” Cordy