A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 980

Someone else added, ‘That’s right. Let old Jesse rest. His health is of utmost importance.”

Sean nodded, and wheeled ‘Jesse’ into a lounge reserved forthem. He then spotted Cordy and shot her a knowing look.

Cordy hurried to his side, while everyone else in the banquet watched in slight surprise.

How did she manage to get in Sean’s good graces?!

Once they were inside and ensured that no one was eavesdropping, Sean told Cordy, “Jean will definitely come by to visit Jesse. Play along when the time comes.”

“Okay.” Cordy nodded. Then she asked, “Is Dicky going to be alright at Cranston Hall?”

She had her boy stay there since something might happen today, as she refused to put him in potential danger.

“Don’t worry,” Sean assured her. “My people are watching him.”

■ Right.” Cordy nodded.

someone suddenly

then entered, escorted by

She began slowly, “Jesse…”

Sean said, standing between her and ‘Jesse’. “The doctors said that Grandfather isn’t in his best shape right now, so we shouldn’t have too many people surrounding him. It may stress

the others, “Go on, greet our guests. I’ll speak to

“Yes, ma’am.”

lounge, just as Sean

and pushed ‘Jesse’ up to Jean, who hacked violently just

and concerned. “What’s

discharged, but you don’t look well at

the fake Jesse’s hand. “I couldn’t tell you just now-or anyone else, honestly. Grandfather’s lungs have been infected by a virus. He mostly recovered at the hospital, but the doctors told us there’s still a risk of

not worried,”

but Grandfather really wouldn’t want you to catch it from him, ” Sean countered. “You should keep your distance if you want to talk, especially since you’re not that young either. It’s fine for someone young and healthy to take the risk, but the elderly shouldn’t-Grandfather himself being a point in case. The

slightly

that she was scared as she

it was that serious, Jesse. I wouldn’t have insisted

is-ahem!” Jesse kept coughing endlessly, though it

to talk,” Jean told him quickly. “I’m already so glad you can make