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

hard for her to

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

many

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

night, I guess. Why would you

was

bit

“And yes, that was my first time,”

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

that I am,” John replied, looking straight at

heart

years ago-” John started, but Cordy cut

to hear any more of your so-called explanations. What

may not be true. To me, the day

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

useless?” John’s eyes seemed to have

“Yes.”

his explanations would only prologue this farce,

all at once.

wouldn’t change

but logic and rationale tell

It’s natural for both of you to get

marry. I only happened to be

your son and left, and

me for being irresponsible,” Cordy