A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 717

Cordy stood on the bleak street, feeling no disappointment at all.

Lucas had every reason to leave her out here, but it was just a little awkward for her since her phone was out of juice.

She had no way to call for help or a taxi, and she was standing on a street in the quiet outskirts of North City in the wee hours of the morning.

There was no car in sight, let alone people.

She did not even know where she was or where she should be going.

She shuddered as a cool breeze billowed—it was really cold.

She hugged herself, but just as she hesitated between leaving or waiting, a familiar car returned and stopped beside her.

While Cordy frowned, the car window wound downward, revealing Lucas’ smug face. “Get in!”

To be honest, she was surprised that he turned around.

then-anyone who did not know better would be convinced that they had a

Cordy gritted her teeth

night was dark and cold, and she had to prioritize personal safety over

what terror awaited on that

as she got in the car, Lucas threw

in annoyance, “Don’t blame me when you

was speechless, but she put it on

her grasp over

get any funny ideas,” Lucas said icily, keeping the back of her head to him.

Cordy did not reply.

wanted to go home-anything else was

on top of his lungs, “Don’t you hear me?! I

as a bike streaked toward the car

foot on the brake and the

exclaimed in surprise

that was holding Cordy tightly in his

their confrontation a moment