A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 375

Patrick went silent for a while.

Cordy would rather not explain herself, but seeing that Patrick had traveled all the way

here, she should at least give him a reason to leave. “I understand your reasoning,

and there’s definitely a lot in it for me.

However, I refuse to take part in this grudge match, just as I lack the capacity for it.”

“Your families stand at a level far above my reach or recognition, and I don’t have that

much ambition because all I want is a peaceful life.

Naturally, you can argue that there’s no peace to be had in my life right now, and I’ll

admit as much-but at the very least, I wouldn’t go out of my way to allow that peace to

slip through my grasp by my own doing.”

Patrick’s Adam’s apple rolled, and he suddenly asked, “Because of your son?”

The change in Cordy’s expression was all too obvious.

“It’s not that hard to find out,” Patrick added bluntly.

that’s the type of person you really are, Mr. Stuart, I

a need to continue this

“I’m not despicable enough to threaten you with your child,” Patrick

certainly know about the saying that mothers are strong. But don’t you think

your own son

coolly. “If you

don’t even think about

suddenly changing. “But can

want to take your own destiny upon your own hands? Are

the humiliation of

you? Or perhaps, you were pinning your hopes on

deny that

has such resolve and would stand with one choice to the

lose more

Mr. Stuart,” Cordy scoffed. “Moreover,

What makes you think I’d trust you enough to work with

What if one day we share

you are a Stuart at the end of the

up, won’t I just

“And that’s why I’ve brought you a gift, Miss

envelope

at him, presuming immediately that he

say no, Patrick said earnestly,

and her face dropped the instant she saw what was

to go