A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 314

John eventually asked, "Do you mind if I take a copy?"

"No," Cordy replied.

"Thank you."

Cordy pursed her lips—he was thanking her even though he was helping her with her case.

"I'm going now.I'll call you right away if there's any development s on my end," he said and left without a delay.

"I only have two weeks," Cordy reminded him.

"I know."

With that, she watched as he left.He had looked composed and showed no nerves when he read the file, but he left in such a hurry.

So, it was going to be difficult for him too? Zoe returned soon after John left, but she and Quinn probably did not leave, and Zoe returned once she saw John leave.

other stuff to do,"

the case and that you should contact her as well

"Alright," Cordy replied.

continued to read through her case files again, Zoe was staring at her for a long while. She asked without looking up, "What

John..." Zoe

Cordy pursed her lips.

with Jessica.I have the feeling that he wasn't doing well in sorting out things between him, you, and Jessica, but there was no way it would work now that he thought about it. He never anticipated the Stuarts'

you, you were never going to escape unscathed. Of course, it's also impossible for John to cut all ties with you right away to be with Jessica—what's more, he doesn't love her, and he'd never marry her even if

are to him, which was why they incriminated you to force John to play to their tune. I'm not accusing you or blaming you for anything, but I just want to say that things are very awkward for him

misunderstood something, and she did not

be under as much

John would never allow you to come to harm even if it

shouldn't give him such a hard time.I'm really worried his heart

said, her tone even

came

Zoe

"Maybe later," Cordy said.