A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 480

Although she didn’t have much of an appetite now, Cordy ultimately finished her

steak.

She was a mother and had an obligation to take care of herself, so that she could take

care of Dicky.

When she was done, she returned to her bedroom, where she found him deep asleep.

Watching as he slept, looking ever so innocent, she decided she would not regret her

choice.

Early next morning, Cordy said her goodbyes with Dicky for the time being.

Dicky was still under John’s custody before John married Jessica, and Cordy wasn’t

cruel enough to insist upon taking Dicky away right now.

Moreover, she was convinced that it was safer for Dicky to stay with John.

“The car’s waiting outside,” John told her.

“Okay,” Cordy said, and patted Dicky’s little cheeks while assuring him,” You’ll see me

North City, when school starts again in a few

Dicky

his daddy

yesterday.

and understanding as

listening to everything.

was such a

Cordy a pill; she saw

that, but was planning to get some

it would work as long as she took one pill in three

Still, she had no reason to refuse since he was giving

you in the car,’ John said, turning

Last night’s intimacy was today’s apathy-such were

between adults.

pill and said goodbye to Dicky again before leaving, while

dolefully as they got in

hand, Cordy was still

describe her reluctance

She turned around and calmed herself, while assuring herself that she

him back

Beside her, John remained

after they left the mansion

by a dense forest