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

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

so many beautiful and

love with me at first

guess. Why would you be so hell-bent on

night was fantastic,”

Cordy bit

was my

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

that I

Cordy’s heart skipped a

years ago-” John started, but Cordy cut

don’t want to hear any more of your so-called

To me, the day your grandfather announced

engagement was the end between us. It’s pointless to say

it really useless?” John’s eyes seemed

“Yes.”

explanations would only prologue this farce, instead of settling

all at once.

it wouldn’t change the

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

natural for both of

to be

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

for being irresponsible,” Cordy told