A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 359

There were a couple of reasons why Cordy suspected so.

Firstly, there was warmth in Zoe's voice when she talked about the silver lining.

Zoe was not one to lie and cover up her emotions.She was probably trying to convey that an exciting chapter was about to begin in her life.

Secondly, John said that Jay would take care of Zoe.

If they could be honest with each other and resolve the misunderstanding between them, she believed it would only be a matter of time till they got together.

"Why do you say so?" Zoe counter- questioned.

Despite the changes that Cordy sensed, traces of Zoe's exaggerated character were still preserved.

Cordy furrowed her brow.

"How could it be possible between me and Jay?! It's good enough if he manages to take care of himself.How would he dare to come close to me? Jay and I..."

felt upset, having remained single for so many years and waiting for Jay.I cheapened myself so much that I thought it was fine even if he didn't like me and had relationships with other women.I even fantasized that he would come back to

her grip over her phone, hesitating about saying certain things in her

Zoe went on.

I still had feelings for Jay.I wasn't just lying to you guys, I was lying to myself.I wanted to make myself look carefree and that nothing that Jay did could affect me.But in fact, I was very miserable because of him.Many times, I would pour myself into my work or

"Zoe, actually..."

good now.I've really let

Cordy off

fallen for

"What?" Cordy was shocked.

it myself either—it turns out that affections can shift in an instant, just like

Jay, everything was good between us that night.Yet, the next day, he went hugging another woman, being all intimate and clingy.I thought he was deliberately provoking me and perhaps trying to reject me for some reason.But I now realize that I was thinking too much.Affection really can

"Are...you bluffing me?"

but

fancy another person in such terrible circumstances and at such speed? She

fast and I was worried you might find me easy," Zoe said

to a fault, given the fact that she was immersed in the entertainment circle

person for eight whole years, for

you guys were truly concerned for me,