A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 761

“Lucas.” Nana could not hold herself back and called out to him.

Lucas turned around and said, “Let’s go back to the ward.”

“Do you blame me?” Nana asked.

“I don’t,” Lucas said.

“But you’re not happy,” Nana looked at him, “Lucas, I love you too much. Just a twitch of your face and I know what you’re feeling. Are you upset that I asked you to keep your distance from Cordy?”

“No, I’m not.” Lucas denied.

“Are the three years we spent together no match for Cordy, whom you just got to know?” Nana became increasingly agitated as tears tumbled down her cheeks.

Lucas looked at Nana and said, “I just don’t want you to go against your conscience because of me.”

eyes shifted, not truly comprehending what

her, but

trust her so much?” Nana asked, on

that I’m clear of her

know her. Why do you trust her so much? We’ve known each other for so many years-why don’t you believe me instead?” Nana questioned

agitated that her pale face flushed

even sounded

his tone. “Let’s forget about what happened today. There

let go of things. “You’re cold and distant from everyone with the sole exception of Cordy, whom you treat so well! Is it just because she looks pretty? If you like

Lucas finally flared up upon her words. “I don’t wish to fight with you. If you insist that there’s something between me and Cordy and you refuse to

not believe

froze up, except for huge

vulnerable to begin with, always able to pique feelings of pity

deep sorrow on her face emphasized