A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 479

However, Cordy simply regarded John with overwhelming apathy. “I’m an adult-1 have

needs too. Also, I’d like to get over my trauma.”

John kept his icy smile, while she continued to look at him solemnly.

“We should’ve never been together—even our first meeting was a mistake. I’ve

already told you before that the best thing we can do for each other is for you to return

to Jessica’s side, while I do whatever I like.*

She spoke as if she bore no sentiment, only the resolve in parting.

Even so, John asked her, “Don’t you feel a thing after so long?”

After holding out until now, had she no intention to change?

“No,” Cordy replied with absolute certainty. “All I feel is fear, because I won’t even

know when I’ll upset Jessica, or when she’ll try to kill me again. Death, incrimination,

and now threatening me with Dicky? I had enough.”

“It will soon be over,* John said with certainty.

“No, it won’t,” Cordy said icily. “Even if things did calm down, it’ll just be the calm

the storm. I don’t know if I can survive the horrors that will

end. I’m only human-l’m flesh and blood, and I can’t

off repeatedly.”

“Cordy-”

was ever willing to be with you, I wouldn’t

before I made my decision, and there’s

honest

Cordy paused, while John continued to stare into her

took me to Levine Manor after

length to me. He told me that Dicky’s

who slept with me all those years ago- before he

you.”

“My grandfather—”

“Let me finish,” Cordy

pursed his lips in

takes things lying down,

However, he made an offer

“What is it?”

and Jessica got married without issue, I

looked coolly

reluctant and upset that I was being coerced,

more important

sure he’s safe, let alone losing

apathy

just go to Jessica’s side and stay with her,

both Dicky’s parents. I’m willing to sacrifice everything for him, and I hope you can

little selfless too.