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

hard for her to trust

She laughed softly and continued, “Don’t say something

seen so many beautiful

in love with me

guess. Why would you be so hell-bent

night was fantastic,” John replied

Cordy bit her

yes, that was my first

“I didn’t think you would be such a

“It just so happened that I am,” John

Cordy’s heart skipped a

was years ago-” John started, but Cordy cut him

hear any more

be true. To me, the day

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

really useless?” John’s eyes seemed to

“Yes.”

to his explanations would only prologue this farce, instead of

all at once.

change the final outcome between

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

natural for both of you to get

be the woman who forced you to

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

on me for being irresponsible,” Cordy